1948-2025
Randy E. Guild, 77, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 27, 2025, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. He was born November 11, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Edward Walker and Iris S. (McCullough) Guild. Randy made Lyons his home for the past twenty-five years, having previously lived in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Emporia High School, with the class of 1967, and attended Emporia State University. Randy served in the United States Navy, during the Vietnam War, from July 24, 1967 until his honorable discharge on January 5, 1971 attaining the rank of Petty Officer. He worked for the United States Defense Department as a project manager. Randy was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post #128, Legion Riders, Patriot Guard, ROMEO Riders (Retired Old Motorcyclists Eating Out), Liars Fishing Club, and the Rice County Sportsman Club. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed restoring cars, classic cars, guns and was an avid Denver Broncos and Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Randy was known as the “King” of the Dairy Queen Morning Coffee Group. Randy’s humor was one of his greatest gifts. He loved to joke, “In my spare time, I’m lighting candles at the church,” proudly reminding everyone he was on his best behavior and never had time to be a hoodlum. In 1968, Randy was united in marriage with Merry Rouse in Emporia. Randy is survived by his wife, Merry Guild of Lyons, KS; son, Stormy Guild of El Dorado, KS; daughter, Danette Guild-Dixon of Lyons, KS; brother, Eddie Guild of IA; three grandchildren, Dallas Dixon (Jace Armstrong) of Nashville, TN, Randall Wallentine of Topeka, KS, and Merranda Dixon-Phillips of Lyons, KS; and one great-grandchild, Wren Armstrong. Randy is preceded in death by his father, Edward Guild; mother, Iris Mashaw; and three brothers, Terry Guild, Greg Guild, and Cary Guild. A private family service will be held with military honors by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Heart Association in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
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