Kenneth McCullough
December 8, 1933 ~ November 5, 2016
Kenneth McCullough, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care Center. Graveside Services: 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy; children, Craig (Gena), Randy, Lynn (Bruce) Thumma, Stephen, Nicole (Randy) Dunkel, Kelly, Heather (Ron) Spading; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kenneth Paul McCullough was born December 8, 1933, in Kellerton, Iowa, to Kenneth and Winona (Harnagel) McCullough. He served his country with special honors as a Staff Sergeant in the Army, then married Nancy Elliott on May 8, 1955, in Burlington, Iowa. He earned his Master's in Psychology from the University of Iowa and was proud to be a Hawkeye. Most recently, Ken was Supervisor of School Psychology at the Grant Wood AEA. He had a deep appreciation of music and technology and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ted and Steve; sisters, Sandra and Andrea; and daughter, Laura.
Special thanks to Iowa City Hospice and Mechanicsville Specialty Care Center for their quality of care.
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So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers for everyone. Always remember Uncle Kenny, as that cool Uncle!
Jeff & Karen Elliott and Family
I worked for Ken, as a secretary at Grant Wood AEA from 1979-1986. He was a strong influence and mentor at a critical time in my life. He taught me a great deal about life and about people. He also taught me how to discreetly handle his unexplained absences from the building. I remember his cars and all the bantering and teasing that went on between him and Bud Fiedler. We shared a lot of laughs, and I will always remember him with fondness. My heart goes out to his family in this time of loss.
Rest in Peace, Ken. I’ll never forget you.
Cherryl (Dyrland) Thomason
Peace, Prayers & Blessings to the family at this time of loss. Linda & Dennis Coppess
Thoughts and prayers are with you all – enjoyed serving Ken his meals at the nursing home – it was always a pleasure to talk to him. He is no longer in pain. Thinking of you all.
Thank you! We loved how you cared for dad. We are all so appreciative of all of you at the care center. Thank you for your unending love and care. And oh the laughs! We were glad you were able to laugh with him!
Thank you for your wonderful care of our dear father. We are so grateful for those at the Care Center who provided comfort and care to him. ~daughter, Nicole Dunkel
What a great guy and is leaving us such a great legacy with my best buddy Kelly. Ken will be greatly missed by all.
Sending condolences to your entire family.
Sincerely
Chris and Susan Lamont
I worked with Ken at Grant Wood AEA as another management person. And since I lived in Mount Vernon part of that time, we even carpooled to work. What a fun guy! He was so witty with his sly humor! I will most remember the time a group of us were in charge of the Fall All-Agency Inservice for all staff, and we wanted to do something fun and unifying. So we used the Star Wars theme and produced a video with Ken as the star on the roof of our building, either chasing someone else or being chased….I can’t remember. (It was a flat roof). Anyway, it was hilarious and he was a great sport. In fact, I think he really enjoyed it! He could have been an actor! If there was any chance for a prank, Ken was up for it! My deep sympathy to the family…I’m sorry I wasn’t aware that he was in a care center and in pain….I would have certainly visited him. Kay Graber
With loving thoughts of you today and always Dad. We will keep you close always. ~Nicole (Coley) Dunkel, daughter.