Edward M. Culp

Born Aug. 18, 1969 in Peoria, IL to Harold P. and Goldie M. (Mullen) Culp, he married Grace “Suzi” Miller in Peoria on May 15, 1993. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Stephanie; two sons, Zachary and Trevor; his father of O’Fallon; three brothers, Patrick of Pekin, Frank (Renee) of Peoria, and Ronald (Sherrie) of Dunlap; three sisters, Nancy Culp of St. Charles, MO, Cheryl (Steve) Zielinski of Pekin, Christine (Michael) Smallberger of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Edward graduated from Pekin High School. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a grinding specialist, and also at different hotels in management.

He was a member of UAW Local 974, and was an avid photographer and St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin with Rev. Lauren Padgett officiating. Cardinal red is the color of the day and all attendees are encouraged to wear. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Edward Culp and Family Benefit Fund at any Associated Bank.