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James H. Culler
1941 - 2012
James H. Culler
1941 - 2012
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James Culler Obituary
He was born April 11, 1941, in Ravenna, Ohio, son of the late James H. and Hallie (Eidson) Culler Sr. James is survived by his wife Judith (Shutler) Culler, daughter Kate Culler, granddaughter Meghan Kathleen Culler, sister Jean (Ron) Hartley, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Jim graduated from Ravenna High School in 1959 and later from Hiram College, certified as a secondary teacher in social studies. He taught at Brown Junior High and later Ravenna High School for many years. Jim coached football and served as an athletic trainer, specializing in sports medicine.
His passion became girls softball as the coach of Ravenna High's team, and later as the treasurer for the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association. This organization provided clinics for softball coaches and many scholarships for high school softball players. He retired as treasured in 2010 due to health problems. Jim was also a longtime member of the Ravenna Elks Lodge 1076.
Friends will be received Sunday, March 18, 2012, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be officiated by Reverend Wayne Enders on Monday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the Portage Animal Protective League.
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Sylvia Proctor Cousins
March 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family.Jim was one of my favorite classmates. I had the opportunity. to share a table. with him at our 50 th. class reunion. Had such a good conversation about our school days. Jim will be missed.
Odie Estep
March 20, 2012
Jim was a good friend and will be greatly missed. I worked with Jim thru the Softball coaches association and it was a great honor to have known him.
Odie Estep
Symmes Valley HS
Thoughts and prayers from the Estep Family.
Odie,Patty,Hunter and Emily
Judy (Fisher) Proffitt
March 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Culler was a great man and coach. Coach Culler, remember rule #1 Never Swing at the first pitch! This is one of the many things I remember that he tought us.
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March 19, 2012
The Culler Family,
It was my great personal honor to have known and worked with Jim through the softball coaches association. He will be greatly missed but his legacy will certainly live on in all of us and certainly through what he has pushed our association into being.
Kevin Moody, Hilliard Ohio
Peggy Chambers-Collins
March 17, 2012
So sorry to hear of Coach Culler's passing. I'm happy to say that I ran into him last year and we were able to talk about old softball days. He was a great coach and was always well respected by his teams. He will be missed by many.
Rachel Kaptain-Golubski
March 17, 2012
My prayers are with the culler family and friends we have lost a very special person in our lives. Coach culler you were such an amazing person on and off the field that i will never forget. You will always be remembered in my heart.
Mark Stoessner
March 17, 2012
Mr. Culler was a great mentor for me. He showed me that there was a career in athletics for someone interested in helping people with sports injuries. He was the one who got me started in athletic training. He was a friend to my father and a man to whom I owe a great deal. Condolences to his family.
Mark Stoessner
Sandy (carpenter) Badovinac
March 17, 2012
I graduated with Jim from RHS class of '59 and remember him as a very kind and sweet guy. God's peace be with his family. He was one of the "good guys."
Heather Lucas-Seaman
March 17, 2012
Dear Culler Family ~
I was sorry to hear the news today about Coach Culler, from a former teammate of mine. I played for Coach from 1984-1988. We shared many laughs and learned many valuable lessons from him. I hope you all find peace in your fond memories of your times together....
Mandy Coffman
March 17, 2012
Thank you Coach Culler for sharing your knowledge & passion for the game of softball with all of us. I carry much of it with me to this day. I have many fond memories of all of our time together in the gym and on the diamond! Thank you for all of the lessons in softball & in life. My condolences to your family and friends. Rest in peace & God bless.
Mandy Coffman
March 17, 2012
Thank you Coach Culler for sharing your knowledge & passion for softball with all of us. I carry much of it with me to this day. I have many fond memories of all of our time together in the gym and on the diamond! Thank you for all of life's lessons. My condolences to your family and friends. You will not soon be forgotten. Rest in peace & God bless.
Marcella Griffin
March 17, 2012
Judy & Family:
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We hope that you will keep your memories close to you. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and yours.
Terry & Marcella (McCandless) Griffin
Tami Adkins-Buck
March 17, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.....Mr. Culler will be missed by so many, and I am honored to say that I will be one of them-Love always Coach...
Connie Clark-Kelley
March 17, 2012
Jean, Was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please accept my condolences and pass along my sentiments to the family. I remember many good times with Jim when we were younger, and I lived in Ravenna growing up.
The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
March 16, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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