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Michael H. Cullen

May 13, 1964 — January 12, 2010

Michael "Mike" H. Cullen, 45, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:45AM at his home and surrounded by his family after a short battle with esophageal cancer. Born May 13, 1964 in Youngstown, he was the son of Patricia (Snyder) Cullen of Columbus, OH and the late Herbert A. Cullen. Mike was a graduate of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Masters degree in Aeronautic Science and was currently serving an internship with the Federal Government at the Federal Center in Battle Creek, MI. He retired in 2007 as a Chief Petty Officer after a 25 year career in the United States Navy. Mike was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. He and his wife Carolyn never met a stranger while on the road. He loved to travel with his wife, camp with his children and always enjoyed a cold PBR. Mike's sick infatuation with tools meant he was always ready to render aid. He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the American Legion, NRA, and ABATE. Michael will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Carolyn (Phillips) Cullen of Battle Creek , MI, whom he married March 12, 1983 and shared 26 years of marriage, a son Jonathon M. Cullen of Atlanta, GA, daughter Samantha M. Cullen of Odessa, TX, his mother, Patricia Cullen of Columbus, three sisters, Linda (Perry) Raley of Fowler, Alice (Donald) Williams of Galveston, TX, and Cindy Cullen of Columbus, a special sister-in-law Marcy Palm of Atlanta, GA and by a nephew, Phillip Palm also of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his father. According to Michael's wishes cremation has taken place. The Rev. Joel Dickson will conduct a memorial service on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12 PM at the Shafer-Winans funeral chapel where full military honors will be observed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material contributions may be made to the Warren Family Mission at 361 Elm Rd. NE Warren, OH 44483 or to a local animal shelter. Family and friends may view this obituary online or send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com

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