Walter D. McCulley Obituary (1941

Walter D. McCulley, age 84, of Cullom, IL, passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Miller Healthcare in Kankakee, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at 5 Mile Cemetery in Saunemin, IL. Memorials in Walter’s memory may be made to the Cullom American Legion. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Cullom, IL, is entrusted with his arrangements. Walter was born on August 10, 1941, in Tuscola, IL, to Walter S. McCulley and Rejina K. (Teel) McCulley. He married the love of his life, Birgit E. (Ueberberg) McCulley on September 13, 1963. Together they shared 54 wonderful years together until her passing on December 30, 2017. Survivors include his children: Ingrid (Scott) Gilvin and Karen (Joe) Bradford; one grandchild: Cory (Samantha) Farris and their three sons; three step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, and one sister: Gloria Palacios. Walter proudly served in the United States Army from December 15, 1960, to December 14, 1963. He was honorably discharged after those three years. He then went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad as a conductor. He joyfully retired in 2002 after dedicating over 33 years of service. Walter was a lifelong and proud member of the Cullom American Legion, Illinois State Rifle Association, and the NRA. Walter enjoyed dressing up with his friends and family and reenacting the 1700’s. He was an avid outdoorsman and a historian enthusiast. He enjoyed rifles, hunting, shooting, reading books, and traveling with his beloved wife to Germany and South Africa. Above all, Walter loved his family. He enjoyed making countless memories with each and every one of them. Those memories will now forever live on with those he loved the most. He truly was the best son, brother, husband, dad, and Opa who will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved him. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.