Hal C. Cultice

Hal C Cultice, age 97 of Indianapolis, Indiana (formerly of Peru, Indiana) passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born April 1, 1927 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Irma Wilson Cultice and Harry S. Cultice. He graduated from Glenn High School and then served in the U. S. Navy near the end of World War II. Following his short time in service, he graduated from Rose Polytechnic Institute (now Rose-Hulman) with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for Northern Indiana Public Service Company for over 41 years, retiring as a district manager in Peru after having worked in Michigan City, South Bend, Gary, and Elkhart. He was always active in many civic organizations. In Peru he was president of the Peru Area Chamber of Commerce, president of the Peru Rotary Club, one of the original organizers and president of the Grissom Community Council, board member of United Way, Miami County Community Foundation, Circus City Festival and Miami County Economic Development Corporation among others. He and was named Peru's Citizen of the Year in 1971. Playing duplicate bridge was his favorite hobby. He was a long time member of the American Contract Bridge League and attained the rank of Gold Life Master. Hal is survived by his wife of seventy two years, Jo Henry Cultice, a son, Robert of St. Joseph, Michigan and granddaughter, Ann Cultice, Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine Cultice Bright in 2004 and by two sisters, Shirley Butwin and Wanda Bolton. At his request there will be no calling or service. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.