He was born May 19, 1926 to Harold and Margaret (Daly) Culp in Oglesby, IL. He married Joanne E. Speck on August 11, 1951 in Peoria, IL.
He is survived by his son Marc E. Culp of Peoria and his daughter Wendy L. Culp of Peoria; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joanne and his brother Harold P. Culp.
Carmen worked at Caterpillar before retiring in 1988. He was a long time member of Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peoria.
A cremation has been accorded by Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel. A memorial service will be held Saturday July 1, 2017 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peoria. The burial of ashes will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Washington IL.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
