William L. Culvey, 75, of Belvidere, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 in his home following a year long illness. He was born March 23, 1939 in Belvidere; the son of Merrill L. and Estalee E. (Bruce) Culvey. Bill graduated from Belvidere High School. He was a Postal Worker for the U.S. Postal Service for many years retiring in August, 1992. Heavy equipment operating, repair and resale was his passion. He loved to deer hunt and fish in Wisconsin. Bill is survived by his 2 children, Amber (Dave) Dill of Byron, IL and Bill Culvey of Belvidere; 6 grandchildren, Brianne (Chris) Pearson, Falynne (Mark) Bethel, Evan Hopperstad, Jacob Culvey, Trey Culvey and Adam Culvey; 5 great grandchildren, Annika and Deklan Pearson; Jenz and Liam Bethel and Knox Hopperstad; 4 siblings, Jim Culvey, of Belvidere; Eileen (Neil) McCoy, of Ava, MO; Dan (June) Culvey, of Kentucky Lakes, KY and Marilyn (Bob) Blake, of Frederic, WI. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 grandchildren in infancy, and Several Aunts and Uncles.

Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Chapel 218 W. Hurlbut Avenue. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Burial in Shattuck's Grove Cemetery. Memorials in care of the family.