Donald William “Bill” Culp, 91, of Rushsylvania, passed away Monday morning, May 17, 2021, at Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus.
Bill was born in Belle Center on January 16, 1930, to the late John Otto and Clara Lucretia (McAdams) Culp. He was also preceded in death by brothers Carlos, John, Everett, and Carl Culp; and sisters Miriam Curler and Virginia Miller.
Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Zemarel) Culp, whom he married on August 28, 1983, at Goshen Friends Church, Zanesfield. He is also survived by children: Don (Kim) Culp of New Albany, Bob (Judy) Culp of Rushsylvania, Joy (Bill) Gates of Charlotte, N.C., Dave (Joyce) Culp of Orlando, Bill (Lorrie) Culp of Alexandria, Ky., Scott (Michele) Culp of Apopka, Fla., Suzanne (Danny) Cummins of Elkins, W.Va., Diane (Walter) Sexton of Grove City, and Peter D. Gereluk of Columbus; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill loved his big family and treasured the time spent with them.
A 1948 graduate of Rushsylvania High School, Bill also graduated from Indiana Technical University in Ft. Wayne with an Aerospace Engineering degree. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base after 30+ years of work. Bill was a Scout Master for Rushsylvania Troop #51, where all five sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. As a licensed pilot, Bill loved to fly. He was a longtime member of Vineyard Christian Fellowship where he led Bible groups for numerous years. Bill also opened his home to share God’s word for many years.
Pastor Eric Cook will officiate a memorial service for Bill on Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 624 Township Road 55, Bellefontaine, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date in Rushsylvania Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vineyard Christian Fellowship, P.O. Box 131, 624 Township Road 55, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Culp family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.