Donald K. Van Culin

Donald K. Van Culin April 25, 1928 – November 22, 2014 Donald K. Van Culin, 86, of Dublin, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. Born on April 25, 1928 to Paul and Ann Van Culin in Waverly, Ohio, Don was the younger of two boys in the family. As a child, Don and his family moved to Hilliard, Ohio, where his father Paul worked for the railroad company. Don attended high school in Hilliard and upon graduation and turning eighteen he joined the U.S. Army in 1946 to do his part during World War II. While in basic training the war ended and he was sent to Japan as part of the American occupation force, where he served out his tour and eventually was honorably discharged in 1947. Don met the first love of his life a few years later, Doris Malone, and they were soon married. Don and Doris happily raised five children in Columbus, Ohio; Michael, Paul, David, Marianne, and Dianne all of whom reside in the central Ohio area. Don was an active father, playing a large role in his children’s lives and he often attended sporting events for his children who attended DeSales and Brookhaven High Schools. For over 37 years Don worked for Ohio Bell as a Special Services Technician, where he was a distinguished and trusted employee. A lifelong Buckeye fan, while working for Ohio Bell, Don was able to get the coveted job of ensuring the telecommunications during Ohio State Buckeye games. Don’s wife, Doris, passed away in 1986, and Don and his family were devastated. After a period of grieving, Don met the second love of his life, Helen Norris, whom he married in 1987 and then soon moved to Dublin, Ohio. After retiring from Ohio Bell as a 37 year employee, he and Helen spent their golden years traveling in an RV throughout the country. They also enjoyed golfing, hiking, watching his Buckeyes and Reds, and spending time with his family. Don continued to play an active role in the lives of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends throughout his life. Don was tirelessly dedicated to his family, church, friends, community, and country. Don’s wonderful life will be memorialized with a viewing on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Rutherford Funeral Home located at 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on November 26, 2014 at St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church located at 7179 Avery Rd., Dublin, Ohio at 10:00 am. Don is preceded in death by his father Paul, mother Ann, wife Doris, and brother Bill. Don is survived by his wife Helen, son Michael, son Paul (Denise), son David, daughter Marianne (Jim) Lam, daughter Dianne Herman, eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.