John Cullen

John Edward Cullen, age 84, of Union Twp, Burnett County, WI, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born in Temple, Texas on January 29, 1930, a son of the late William and Jessie (Gilby) Cullen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith, and was proud of his Irish heritage. John served in the U.S. Army from February 28, 1950 and was honorably discharged on March 21, 1953. He was primarily assigned to the 881st Ordnance, HAM (Heavy Automotive Maintenance) Company. Prior to his retirement, John had been employed over 30 years with Honeywell Corp. John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Joseph and Ralph; and a sister, Jean. He is survived by his best friend, Janice League-Cooper. Committal with full military honors of John’s cremated remains will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:30PM at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Wisconsin. Arrangements entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.