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Dad: Gil Culp 6/2/1926 … 12/12/2008
by Wayne
We just got back from Dad’s funeral in Billings. We already miss him dearly. Please keep Mom in your prayers. Checkout the photo gallery put together by Ian and Robert Marsanyi (nephew and brother-in-law). Here is the obituary from the Billings Gazette: Also checkout Dad’s scrapbook: Gil Culp’s Scrapbook
Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.
Last modified on 12/16/2008 at 12:37 am
Charles Gilbert “Gil” Culp
Charles Gilbert “Gil” Culp was born on June 2, 1926, in Hardin, a son of Carl William and Stella (Byler) Culp. He died peacefully in his favorite chair while watching a Grizzly football game, Friday evening, Dec. 12, 2008.
Gil left Alberton High School in 1944 to join the Navy and he served as an electrician in the SeaBees in the South Pacific. After WWII, he worked as an electrician at Fort Missoula, Mont., attended a technical school, and then started his career at Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. Gil met the love of his life, Marjorie May Pruttis, while working in Helena. They were married in 1948 and had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He spent 37 years at Mountain Bell, working in Helena, Columbus, Glendive and Billings with fond memories and numerous lifelong friendships. He was a Little League baseball coach, a Scoutmaster, and enjoyed fishing.
Gil’s retirement began in 1984, where he volunteered with the Downtown Exchange Club. He was a life member of the Elks, the Telephone Pioneers and was a Master Mason. He enjoyed gardening, shuttle driving his kayaking son at the river, playing cribbage and telling stories to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Marge; a son, Wayne Culp and his wife Camille of Omaha, Neb., and their children Charles (Megan) and Andrew; a son, Greg Culp and his wife Alice of Billings and their children Greg Jr. (Tara) and Michael; a daughter, Shelley Marsanyi and her husband Robert of Clinton, Wash., and their children Ian Marsanyi and Julie Proctor and her husband Terry; two brothers, J.C. (Dorothy) Shook and Al (Shirley) Culp; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill Shook and Leroy Culp; and three sisters, Evelyn Shook, Billy Penny and Joan Floyd.
Visitations will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday morning, Dec. 18, at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, at Smith West Chapel, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that contributions be made to either the American Heart Association, Family Services Inc., or the charity of one’s choice.
Copyright © The Billings Gazette, a division of Lee Enterprises.
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Backpacking Isle Royale 2008
by Wayne
Backpacking Isle Royale 2008 (click to view the Photo Gallery)
In September Wayne and Andrew and a neighbor down the street spent 10 days on Isle Royale N.P. This is an island and national park in Lake Superior with great backpacking trails. Wayne has hiked this island 5 times in the last 9 years. In 2007 Wayne went with Charles (see Charles’ web site) and now he has taken both sons on trips across the island. We’re sure there will be future hiking trips and Wayne is looking hard at “backpacking light“.
by Wayne
Below are some pictures from my backpacking trip to Isle Royale in September 2008. Neighbor and friend Mike and I drove to Minneapolis, picked up my son Andrew, and drove to Grand Marais. The next morning we boarded Voyager II and started hiking at Rock Harbor on the east end of Isle Royale. We hiked and camped at Three Mile, Moskey Basin, West Chickenbone, Hatchet, Desor, Windigo, and Huginnin Cove. Due to high seas on Lake Superior, the Voyager left early on day eight and we got to stay two more nights. A pleasent surprise for a newly retired guy like me. Andrew however, spent two days in the Windigo Visitor Center, writing the syllabus and preparing for the class he will to teach at Ohio State University when he gets back. In all we spent a good amount of time on the Greenstone Ridge trail with it’s beautiful panoramic views of Canada, Michigan, and maybe even Wisconsin. On leaving the island, we had onion rings and sandwiches at My Sister’s Place in Grand Marais and drove to Chicago to drop Andrew off at his girl friend, Samantha’s place. Mike and I returned to Omaha and Andrew took Mega Bus back to OSU.
U.S. Tennis Assoc – Midwest Seniors Sectional
by Wayne
USTA Tennis Sectional Tournament in Oklahoma City in August 2008
Wayne’s senior tennis team represented Nebraska at the sectional tournament for USTA in August. Interestingly all 5 teams (IA, MO, KS, OK, & NE) ended up with a 2 win-2 loss record in the round robin. Our Nebraska team had a slow start losing to Kansas and Oklahoma. Then on late Saturday afternoon, we took on Iowa and won 3 to 0 then beat the Missouri team on Sunday morning. The Iowa matchup was particularly satisfying since they were the team that advanced to regionals following the tie-breaker scoring. Wayne teamed up with Jake, the team captain, and after losing the first set in a tie-breaker, we won the second set and the thrid set which was a 10 point tie-breaker. It was great fun and competition. Check out the photo gallery.
Pine Ridge Mission Trip
by Wayne
Wayne went with the youth from St Andrew’s Episcopal Church on a mission trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in July, 2008. Here is the handicap assessable ramp we built at St. Michael’s Church in Batesland.
Check out this link or the picture below to see the picture gallery.
The St. Andrew’s Youth had a vacation bible school with the Native American kids at the Episcopal church near Kyle, SD each day.
Again, check out another picture gallery by clicking on this link or on the picture below.
Culp/Shook//Floyd Family Reunion
by Wayne
Family Reunion – 2008 in Black Hills
Every other year the Culp/Shook clan gathers for a family reunion. This summer we stayed in the Black Hills at Spokane Creek Resort. It is always a great time to gather with cousins … Uncle John was the only uncle this year and our offspring seemed too busy to attend or being kids. We agreed with Uncle John that we would do better in 2010 … in New Mexico. The reunion this year was just two days after Wayne retired! A highlight for Camille, Wanda, and Wayne was hiking Harney Peak … checkout the photo gallery.
Wayne’s Retirement
by Wayne
Qwest Retirement Reception (click to view the Photo Gallery)
Wayne retired from Qwest (USWest/Mtn Bell) on July 2, 2008. In his 31+ year career Wayne worked in engineering, public policy, and finance and we lived in Helena, Billings, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Omaha. Now Wayne is trying to figure out what he’ll do since he has grown up. Tennis, playing his bass, and backpacking are part … the rest is still to be determined. Stay tuned.
Culp Family
by Wayne
Wayne’s parents and brother Greg live in Billings and his sister Shelley (married to Robert) and Jluie (married to Terry) live near Seattle. It’s alway fun to get together and here are some photos.
Andrew
by Wayne
Andrew is a graduate assitant at Ohio State University studying comparative studies. If you want to know more we suggest you check out the bicycle coop, spore radical social space, and his advisor, Eugene Holland.
Andrew is a graduate student at Ohio State University majoring in comparative studies. He is studying under Eugene Holland, so if you want to know more about his academic activities we suggest you start with Eugene’s expertise.
Andrew continues to support the bicycle cooperative, the reading room, and food not bombs.