Obituaries
Eleanor R. Culik, 97
March 08, 2020
Eleanor R. Culik (nee Clauss), age 97, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, PA.
Her loving husband, Rudolf (Rudy) preceded her in death in 1993.
Eleanor was born on May 29, 1922 on a small farm in Coitsville, Ohio and raised in Michigan. She received a B.S. degree from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI and a M.A. degree from the Teachers College, Columbia University. Her concentration was in the field of textiles. She taught at Michigan State University, where she met her future husband, and at Ohio State University. She later received a M.El.Ed degree from West Chester State University in West Chester, PA and taught for several years at the Greenwood Elementary School in Kennett Square, PA. Eleanor was truly an advocate for education, for children, and for the less fortunate. She was also an avid reader and an accomplished seamstress who created and gifted many beautiful quilts.
She is survived by her children Anne Dy (David Kerlin), Jerry (Martina), Phil (Mary Anne), Martin (Kathy), Michael (De), Mark (Wellingda), Julie (DJ) Reyes, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Frank (Mary Jean) and Tom (Joan) and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Donations in her memory may be made to Heifer International, a global organization working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable means, at https://www.heifer.org/give/index.html.
Due to health and safety concerns, the memorial mass will be postponed until a date and time yet to be determined.
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Condolences to the Family
March 23, 2020
Dear Culik cousins,
Prayers and thoughts from my family. I always remember Aunt Eleanor laying out clothing patterns on the dining room table out at the lake. One summer we spent time at your old Lancaster house with the crazy footbath in the tub. We went to Long wood gardens for fireworks, and your dad made a lot of pastries! We sure had fun when you arrived at the lake!
Love,
Pattie Clauss-Frick
March 17, 2020
Our prayers and thoughts to the family. Aunt Eleanor you are loved and will be missed. Love, Rose(Bloomfield) Bilek
March 16, 2020
Aunt Eleanor was a remarkable woman who influenced all of her nieces and nephews. Perhaps more her nieces in that you could be both highly educated and family oriented. A true pioneer!
Susan (Susie) Clauss-Carmichael
March 16, 2020
Dear Cousins. I am saddened to learn of Aunt Eleanor’s passing. She was always so easy to talk to and helped me when I had to move mom out of her home and to a safer environment. When your dad died , mom offered one of the grave sites at holy sepulchre cemetery. We still have a site available if you would like to use it for your mom and dad. Grandma and grandpa are buried there and Bud and Marie are nearby. Please let me know if you might be interested and if it would be in line with her wishes. My phone is 9895512223. My prayers for all of you. Love Marietta
March 16, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Eleanor’s passing. She will be truly missed by all. I have so many fond memories of her (and all of you) while growing up and all the crazy fun times at the lake. Sending you all peaceful and loving thoughts during this time of bereavement.
Your Cousin,
Dianne Clauss Bright
March 11, 2020
To my Culik cousins: I’m so very sorry for your loss. For the past year or so I was sending your mom photos of her “younger” days with her siblings because I rediscovered photos that brother John had scanned from our dad’s collection. I even chatted with her last year at Uncle Tom’s suggestion and had a delightful conversation, reminding her that she was the one who taught me (at the lake) how to make an apple pie. And, of course, I still have fond memories of a summer month in Kennett Square with all of you. You are all in my prayers.
Ethel Clauss Birchler
