Harry Culbertson
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Harry was born on February 24, 1935 to Vernard and Dorthy (Traver) Culbertson in Manchester, Iowa. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1952. Harry proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Myrna Jewell on February 12, 1955 in Edgewood. Together they farmed near Edgewood for many years. Harry was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Pythians.
Survivors include his loving wife, Myrna; his daughter, Sue Ellen (Ken Boeckenstedt) of Edgewood; son-in-law, John Harris of Cedar Falls; grandchildren, Salina (Jeff Allison) Basten of Waukon and Krieg (Becky Hammer) Basten of Edgewood; great grandchildren, Reese and Jack Allison both of Waukon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernard and Dorthy; and daughter, Lori Culbertson-Harris, who passed away on August 13, 2025.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Edgewood Fire Department and Ambulance or Care Initiatives Hospice in Manchester.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at the Edgewood Convalescent Home and Care Initiatives Hospice for the compassionate care given to Harry during his final days.
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Jim and Vicki Hooker
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Dear Sue, Salina, Krieg, spouses and ALL other family and friends, you have our sympathy. We moved to Mesa, AZ in 2000 and met Harry and Myrna shortly thereafter and became neighbors. Within a year or two after that, Harry began helping me part time in my painting business and as a result, we became pretty darn good and close friends. It was always such a delight to not only work with him, but sit around their patio table in the winter time enjoying conversation, Cheetos and a little 'Old Crow' with '7-Up'! Such good times and conversation we had. Course Myrna was tending to her beautiful red geraniums and house chores...but would occassionally check on us and make sure the refreshments were well stocked. Through the years, even after they moved back to Edgewood to be there year round, we stayed in touch...Harry would even obtain me a new pair of RedWing work boots from his neighbors when I needed them. Such a friendship we enjoyed. May he rest in peace, free now from all his earthly labors and may God comfort all of you at this sad and difficult time as you say your good-byes.
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