On the morning of Saturday, April 4, 2020 our loving Husband, Dad, and Grandfather, Joseph Pete “Doddie” Culbertson passed away at the Poplar Community Hospital, with his son and wife at his side.
Doddie was born on June 14, 1946 in Poplar, Montana. He was the sixth child born to the late Albert “Howard” Culbertson Sr. and Flora Culbertson (Gladue). Doddie attended Poplar Schools throughout Grade School. Doddie was a baseball player as long as we can remember. When he was very young his coach wanted to send him to pro baseball camp, but our parents wouldn’t agree to him going. He often wondered how his life would have been if he had been able to have that experience. He then went to high school at Immaculate Conception in Stephan, South Dakota, where he was active in sports (Basketball and Football) he also played baseball in the off season. He also became a golf enthusiast, and enjoyed the game of golf. He graduated from high school in 1965. He went on to Drafting school in Denver, Colorado. Doddie joined the Army in 1966, where he served as a MP, stationed in Turkey and Japan. After being discharged from the Army, he returned to Poplar.
Doddie started working for C&M Construction. During that time Alpheus Bighorn took him under his wing and taught him how to do plumbing, with a lot of hard work, he went on to open Culbertson Plumbing and Heating and get his Master’s Plumbing License. Doddie was also in partnership with Doc Swanson, his father-in-law.
Doddie married the love of his life Charlene Swanson in 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Doddie traveled to many places for sport fun, Costa Rica to fish, along with going to Canada to do what else? FISH. He was an avid hunter (killed a 207 inch whitetail buck). Doddie, Charlene and family also took fun trips to many places in our country, Disneyland, Las Vegas, Hawaii, to name a few.
Doddie loved his family and his home was always open for get togethers when a holiday rolled around or any special occasion and everyone was welcome.
Doddie leaves behind his beloved wife, Charlene; sons, Alexander J. ‘AJ’ (Jamie), and James J. (Daisy). Doddie also leaves behind his much beloved granddaughters, Alexus and Bella, also Doddie was patiently awaiting the birth of his grandson.
Doddie is also survived by brother and sisters Albert “Greek” Culbertson Jr. of Littleton, Colorado, Jackie (Pete) Sandoval of Poplar, Sandra (Warren) Albertson of Rapid City, South Dakota and Carol (Rodney “Dudsi”) Azure of Poplar, as well as his nieces and nephews, Scott K. (Wendy) Azure, Floyd G. (Jeri) Azure, Howard D. (Debbie) Azure, Michael J. Azure, and Luanne Azure, Albert (Buzz) Culbertson, Kay (Jim) Culbertson, Janet (Adam) Fredericks, Brenda (Brian) Sandoval-Homeyer, Keith (Denise) Albertson, Bret (Meghann) Albertson, Kirk Albertson, Jay Albertson, Jackie Azure, Rodney (June) Azure Jr., John (JD) Azure, Dodi (Dale) Bernard, Dennis Christiansen and Debra Mason.
Doddie was preceded in death his mother and father, granddaughter Scarlett and sisters Louanne, Zelma and Gloreen.
Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, public officials have strongly recommended to keep Joseph’s services to immediate family. We ask that if anyone is not feeling well to please stay home and get feeling better. Joseph would have wanted his friends to be in a safe environment during this time of uncertainty. His family understands and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left for the family by using the form below.