Kenneth Ray Culbertson, age 74, of Sweet Home passed away Friday. He was born in Lebanon, Oregon to Lee Warren and Maxcine Mildred (Smith) Culbertson.

He was born in Lebanon and lived in the Sweet Home and Cascadia area all of his life except for three years he spent in Waterloo, from 1959 to 1963. In 1963, he moved to Liberty Road in Sweet Home and lived there until his death.

Kenneth entered the Marines March 22, 1953. He received an honorable discharge March 24, 1956. He served in Korea for a year. He received the National Defense Service Medal.

He worked as a saw mill trimmer for 8 years. He also worked at Nebergals meat packing plant and Willamette Industries as a dryer feeder for 20 years.

Kenneth attended the River Center and worked with Marriage Ministries classes for five years. Intercessory prayer throughout his Christian Life.

He collected car models and wheel covers. He loved going on walks and fishing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, C. Rosanne Culbertson of Sweet Home; sons, Zane of Bend, Aaron of Crooked River Ranch, Phillip of Jefferson, and Kelvin of Montana; daughter, Leah Kramer of Kennewick, Washington; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Culbertson, in the 1970’s and sister, Dixie Cumiskey, in 1995.

A viewing will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19, at River Center in Lebanon, Oregon.

Memorial contributions can be made to River Center, 3000 Main Street, Lebanon, Oregon 97355.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.