Obituary of Lawrence J McCulloch

Lawrence J "Bez" McCulloch, 79, Whitewater, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his farmhouse in Lima Township. Larry, who was known as "Bez" for as long as one can remember, was born on a farm in Richmond, Wisconsin on July 11, 1936 to Elmer J and Julia (Duckett) McCulloch. On January 5, 1957, he married the love of his life, Mary Kinzer. In 1961 they bought the Armstrong Farm in Lima Township and made it their home and livelihood. There they raised their family: two daughters, Pam and Debbie, and a son, Jim. A dedicated dairy farmer, Bez kept a meticulous barn, and a great-looking herd, and was further blessed with a farmer�s good instincts, a connection with the land, and (weather permitting) beautiful crops. Bez spent most of his life doing what made him happiest: spending time with his family, friends, and extending a hand to those who needed one, particularly the youth in the community. Bez served as a Lima 4-H leader for over 35 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the local teams: The Whitewater Whippets, The Packers, The Badgers and The Brewers. Bez was a life-time member of the North Lima Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon. Bez is survived by his wife Mary, children: Pam (Gary) Hookstead and James (Karen) McCulloch of Whitewater, Grandchildren: Scott (Kim), Rick (Tracy) Krebs; Samantha, Brian (Alicia), Miles (Special Friend, Kelsey Harms), Michael (Amy), Sabrina Hookstead; Marren, Elliott, Benjamin McCulloch. Great-Grandchildren: Debra, Amber, Scott, David, Jason Krebs, Katelynn, Keegan, Kaden, Kaylee, Karson Krebs; Tatum, Alexis Hookstead, Nolan Hookstead. Sister: Geraldine Wilcox, Whitewater; Brother: Elmer (Marcie) McCulloch, Whitewater; Brother-in-law: Robert Kraus, Janesville, as well as countless nieces and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daughter, Debra Krebs and Brothers: Robert, David; Sisters: Beverly Kyle, Betty Kraus, Ida Mae Schultz, Norma Jean Lusk, Mary "Judy" Douglas. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00am at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI. with Rev. Dianna Ball officiating. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 4:00-7:00pm at the funeral home and on Thursday from 10:00am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family which will help establish a fund to support the youth of Whitewater.