Rohderick Mason Culp

Rohderick Mason Culp

December 15, 1937 - December 09, 2022

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LODI - Rohderick “Bum” Culp, age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Bum was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Madison, Wis., the son of Gordon and Jennie (Blankenheim) Culp. He married the love of his life, Alice Cepress, on Sept. 11, 1965, and began a lifelong journey of love, known as “Bum & Cookie.”


Bum was a quiet man, filled with a big heart and wisdom beyond words. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1954-1960. He was a proud member of the Lodi American Legion Post 216, and Sauk Prairie VFW Post 7694. Bum was a member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a Grand Knight and a 4th Degree Tri-County Assembly member. He was honored to serve God and his country.


Bum was an avid UW Badgers fan. He and Cookie attended Badgers football games for over 46 years. He worked at Oscar Mayer for 40 years. In retirement he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling. Bum enjoyed woodworking and other projects for his family. He could fix anything his daughters broke throughout the years. To his girls, he was the original MacGyver.  


Bum is survived by his wife Alice, four daughters Kelly (Mike) Robertson, JoAnn (Troy) Ripp, Katie (Joel) Crane and Emily Culp. He is further survived by five grandsons and six granddaughters, Jordan (Alecia), Grant (Danita), and Devin Robertson; Mason (fiancée Rachel), Courtney Hernandez Ripp (Alberto); Romi and Danica Ripp; Addison, Emery, Finley and Kinsie Crane; three great-grandchildren and another baby expected in February; six sisters, Jacklyn Fell,  Maureen (George) Birkeland, Donna Culp, Audrey (Mike) Culp-Schwark, Joyce (Rick) Langer and JoAnn (Michael) Youngman; brother-in-law, Michael (Darlene) Cepress; and many special friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Roman and Louise; and sister and brothers-in-law, Marcia and Jerry Faga and William Fell.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH, 521 Fair St., Lodi, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, with Father Joseph Baker officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com


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Visitation
Fri Dec 16, 2022 @ 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish at St. Patricks Church Lodi • 521 Fair St, Lodi, WI 53555
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Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Dec 16, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish at St. Patricks Church Lodi • 521 Fair St, Lodi, WI 53555
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Military Honors
Fri Dec 16, 2022 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery - Lodi • Hwy J, Lodi, WI 53555
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Graveside Service
Fri Dec 16, 2022 @ 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery - Lodi • Hwy J, Lodi, WI 53555
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Sara
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Uncle Rod was a kind, genuine, and extremely humble person. A fantastic father and even more fantastic husband. A million memories have been made I’m sure of that. My Aunt Cookie and their 4 girls r beyond blessed to have called him Bum and dad. He was one of the good ones!! 💙
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Anne Halm
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Bum was a man of little words but when he did talk, it was worth it. He always had a smile for me when I came over to play with Emily and Katie when we were little. When we were older, there was usually a sarcastic comment or joke waiting for me. I'll always remember you, Bum. You all made your house my second home. Anne (Bennin) Halm/Charlie Brown
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Jill Malott
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We had so many good times together from house parties, to Badger games at home & away, & get togethers in FL. We will treasure our memories!
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Robert
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I think for myself and family,there wasnt just one memory, I don't remember going to a family reunion, or to Gramma and grandpa's house without Rod being there. Always culm and cool, a quite strength almost unmeasurable. This was a man you knew was in charge of his life and accountable for all of it. he was the kind a man we who are men should model themselfs after. I that Rod and my parents, especially Jerry were good friends. My father was never happier than when Rod and cookie would show up to go to a Badger game with my folks. God rest his sole and peace be with you Rod. For 58 years you were part of my life and now a part of me will pass with you. say hi to the folks. with love Robert K. Faga

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