William M. Culbertson (1874-1936)

CULBERTSON, SHOEMAKER

Posted By: John Evan Davis (email)
Date: 11/7/2012 at 09:37:08

Ottumwa Courier April 2, 1936

William M. Culbertson, 61, former Ottumwan and Milwaukee Railroad brakeman, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Glenn L. Shoemaker, Omaha, Wednesday evening. Until six months ago Mr. Culbertson had lived at 801 E. Holt St. He was born July 6, 1874 and was employed as a brakeman by that Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific, July 12, 1907. Since his retirement six months ago he had lived with his daughter in Omaha. He was a member of the brotherhood of railway conductors. Surviving are his wife Nettie; one daughter, Mrs. Shoemaker, and one son, A. L. Culbertson, all of Ottumwa. The body will arrive in Ottumwa tonight. It will be taken to the Jay funeral home pending completion of funeral arrangements. Burial be made in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Iowa.