Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Clio, Michigan
CULHANE, Douglas J. – Of Clio, age 66, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at his residence.
Private service has been held.
Burial in Flint Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family and they will designate a charity.
Douglas was born in Flint, Michigan on April 16, 1951, the son of William and Agatha (Frederick) Culhane.
He met Deborah Fish, his childhood sweetheart in 1966 and on November 21, 1969 they were married in Flint.
He was an active hunter and a member of the Genesee Sportsman Club.
Mr. Culhane was employed as a skilled tradesman for GM, retiring in 2009. He was an active member of UAW Local #598 for 33 ½ years.
Most importantly he was a devoted husband, father and papa. His family was his life and his pride and joy.
Surviving are wife of nearly 50 years, Deborah;
children, Darlene and husband Matt Canterbury of Goodrich,
Danielle and husband Ricky Bennett of Davison,
Daleena and husband Adam Castillo of Clio,
Douglas and wife Amanda Culhane of Swartz Creek,
Dustin and wife Chelsea Culhane of Clio, Darci Culhane of Burton;
20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; several siblings; 2 children and granddaughter, Florentina.
Darci, We think of you often Now we know you feel much pain. We send lots of our love. God Bless your Father.
Tony&Denise
October 19, 2017 | Clio
Very sorry to hear of Doug's passing, my condolences to his family. He was a friend @ work to me, a hard worker, I enjoyed talking hunting with him.
Larry Faught
October 16, 2017 | Lapeer, Michigan
Deborah and family, So sorry for your loss. I only met Doug a few years ago and I enjoyed our talks about hunting,fishing and our families... Our hearts and prayers go out to you..
Don and Glenda Crandell
Don , Glenda Crandell
October 13, 2017 | Hale, MI
Very Sorry to Hear of Your Passing we worked a lot of Years together You are and always will be a Great Friend,God Bless your Family,Milton Carroll and Family
Milton Carroll & Family
October 13, 2017 | Flint, MI
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Doug's passing. I had the pleasure of having Doug as my work partner for the first few years I was on skilled trades at GM. He was my friend and mentor. He had the utmost work ethic and was as honest as the day is long. His love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing only came second to his love for his family.
My heart felt condolences to the entire Culhane family.
Jack Shanks
October 12, 2017 | Linden, MI
Dustin, Chelsea and family,
You are all in our hearts and prayers. It sounds like he was a wonderful loving man. He now can be a perfect guardian angel for all. May god help you find some peace. Love Sam ,Gwyn and Andrea
Sam, Gwyn and Andrea Dyka
October 12, 2017 | Flushing, MI
So sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Joanne and I send our deepest regrets and condolences to the family. I have many fond memories of hunting and working with Douglas.
Joanne-James Reed
October 12, 2017 | Clio, MI
My dad was the greatest man I knew he was not only an angel in heaven but in life my heart will never be the same I will never quit missing him I was beyond blessed god me picked as his oldest child I will never be the same neither will my mom and siblings they don't and never will make them like him he was and is the most handsome man I know and best father in the world I can't imagine life without him my mom spent her entire life with him I can't begin to imagine her pain he forever will...
Darlene and Matthew Canterbury
October 11, 2017 | Goodrich, MI