Mark MCCULLEY

1952 - 2015

Mark MCCULLEY obituary, 1952-2015, St. Paul, MN

Mark MCCULLEY

1952 - 2015

BORN

1952

DIED

2015

Mark MCCULLEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2015.
Age 62, of Maple Plain went home to be with his heavenly Father on July 21, 2015, after a farm accident. Survived by sisters Pat Hasse (John), Jan Loomis (Ed) and Wendy McCulley; nieces and nephews Renee Hasse, Sara Ofstead (Tony), Rod Hasse (Jen), Rachel Sturgis (Sam), Joel Loomis (Heidi) and Anna Befort; great-nieces and nephews Darius Hasse, Lily and Wyatt Hasse, and Hazel and Chandler Sturgis; and many beloved friends. Preceded in death by parents Douglas and Merna McCulley. Mark was born Nov. 13, 1952 in Hennepin Co. He was a farmer all his life, receiving his first turkey poults from his father when he was 12 years old. After earning an agricultural degree from the University of Minnesota, where he was a member of the fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho, Mark joined his father in the family business, a progressive and successful farming operation that raised turkeys, swine, beef cattle, corn and soybeans. A member of the Farm Bureau, he held many leadership positions within the farm community, including a term as president of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. He was a third-generation member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and deacon and sang beautifully in the choir. He had a rare blood type and would faithfully answer emergency calls, stop work, and rush to the donation site. He was also the leader of a men's support group and a beloved member of a prayer and spiritual growth group. A proud Scot, Mark loved to travel, cook and sing. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend who touched many lives with his music, his joy, his love and his faith. Celebration of life will be held Sat., Aug. 1, at 10:30 am at First Presbyterian Church of Maple Plain. Lunch will follow at the McCulley farm: 2112 Co. Rd. 92 N., Maple Plain. Private interment at Lewis Cemetery. Memorials preferred to First Presbyterian Church of Maple Plain's youth programs.

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August 2, 2015

I'm grateful to Rosie Johnson for sending me Mark's online obituary and have to say I am bowled over by the news. I was delighted to see Mark just before my father's (Stan Held) memorial service almost a year ago - he came up to me and took both my hands in his with such a warm loving greeting, a lovely connection from our youth, and I was so very touched to see him again. Mark was one person I knew immediately by site - for many long time friends it took hearing their familiar voices to ring the bell in my head of recognition. Wendy, Janet and Pat, my heart goes out to you and your families, to Mark's friends and community who love him still, as you mourn his loss and celebrate his soul's journey. I hope there were pipers playing and plaid being worn to send him off well....my dad told me how he wore his kilt for your parents' services, and that touches my heart. Your family is such a strong presence in my child memory of so many good times shared - listening to Merna read Bible stories, my eyes at knee level marveling at what nylon hose did to her knees! Longing for a doll house like yours, Wendy, being worried for the working dogs who protected the turkey barns as the only dogs I knew were house pets! The kindness and laughter of both your parents, the ways they were good friends to my parents and hosted us at your welcoming home. Playing in the bedroom above the dining room table, not realizing that everything we said was over-heard through the floor vents!!! I add my love to many who reach out to you now and would love to be in touch if you feel moved to reconnect. My email is [email protected] and I am now a coastal Oregonian! Blessings dear Mark - I smile seeing your smiling face in your photo, eyes squinty with the full experience of being pleased. i'm guessing you're hearing "well done" for the life and love you have shared and given during your life time - you've left this world a better place through your presence. Debra Held Fant, Waldport, OR

Sandie Noreen Behrendt

July 30, 2015

My most sincere sympathy goes out to the McCulley family. They were a very special part of my life while I was in 4-H club growing up. Mark was one of the nicest people anyone could know. He was so much fun, so witty, and so kind to everyone. What a very sad loss this is.

Pamela and Jonathan Peterson

July 28, 2015

Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.

Rev. Roger Waid

July 26, 2015

Janet, Pat and Wendy, we wish you God's presence and comfort. Mark's death was a shock. You are all in our prayers along with any other special friends Mark may have had. I remember fondly working on the farm and remember your father and mother and of course Mark. I remember he as a child crawling along the rows of strawberries eating them and hoping not to be seen. Not all things in life seem to make good sense. God be with you. Rev. Roger Waid.

Jim Evenson

July 25, 2015

I have not met Mark but got to know a little about him from my friend David Johnson. Dave speaks very highly of him as he and Mark got to be good friends. I'm so sorry for the families loss. Jim Evenson

Myron Boll

July 25, 2015

I extend deep condolences to the entire McCulley family. I farm just next door in Maple Plain and I know he will be deeply missed. Please let me know if I can be of any help with haying.

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