Bernard “Betabuck” Cullnan, Sr., age 88, a proud Chicago native and current Nevada resident, passed away September 16, 2018, with his wife of 64 loving years and daughter Debra, at his side. He was a proud US veteran who served during the Korean War from 1951-1954 first stationed in Germany. After his time in the Army, Bernie worked as a Sheet Metal worker in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. He was always speaking about the great people he worked with, and the wonderful friends he made over the years. Bernie loved to bowl, play softball, have cookouts and, somehow, found time to build homes in his spare time. Shortly after his retirement, he and his wife relocated to Nevada. Bernie enjoyed betting on horses, making football picks, and spending time with his family- especially his dog, Muffin. Raised by his grandmother, Grace Malone, Bernie was preceded in death by his cherished Aunt Helen (John) Court, and loving Uncle Bill Reaume. Bernie was the beloved husband of Darlene Cullnan; loving father of Bernard Cullnan, Jr. (Carla); David (Cindee) Cullnan, Debra (Jim) Gammie; and Terry (Mark) Morgan. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Courtney (John), Toni (Vic), Erica (Ryan), Michelle, Shannon, Kelly (Todd), Tommy (Jess) and Kyle. Proud great-grandfather to twelve great- grandchildren. He was a very fond brother-in-law and uncle of many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bernie was a loyal, courageous, and selfless man who loved to laugh, and to make others laugh as well. Despite a tough upbringing, he was a man who always put his family and friends above all, and would drop everything, without a second thought, to help someone in need. Anyone who knew Bernie knew how truly honored they were to have him in their lives. He will be missed beyond words.
LOVE YOU FOREVER.
A private viewing will be held for immediate family at 12pm on Friday, September 20, 2018. At 1 pm, following the viewing, there will be a service held in Bernie’s honor at Palm Northwest Mortuary and Cemetery, 6701 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans Association or Alzheimer’s Association for Research. Donate to Alzheimer's Association.
