Ivan C. "Red" Culver, 82, of Chalmers, died at 4:28 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1926 in White County to the late Willard T. and Katherine M. (Chase) Culver. He was a 1944 graduate of Chalmers High School. Mr. Culver was in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 and was stationed in Germany during World War II. He was honorably discharged. His marriage was to Miriam Lois Erwin on June 6, 1948 in Reynolds, Indiana; she died May 30, 1961. He later married Agnes E. Dreblow on August 11, 1963 in Chalmers Community Church. She survives. Mr. Culver was a farmer of grain and livestock for many years. He later worked for Moorman's Manufacturing in Reynolds, where he drove a truck and worked in the warehouse, until retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Chalmers Community Church and life member of the Chalmers American Legion #268. Red enjoyed gardening, fishing, working puzzles and sitting in his porch swing. Surviving are his children, Brad A. Culver (wife: Darlene) of Chalmers, Jeffrey N. Culver (wife: Denise) of Battle Ground, Thomas G. Culver (wife: Tracy) of West Lafayette and Edward A. Culver (wife: Gail) of Battle Ground; a brother, Ray "Sparky" Culver (wife: Juanita) of Chalmers and a sister; Marjorie "Susie" Zarse (husband: Howard) of Chalmers. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Christian, Brandon, Kaleb, David, Andrea and Kiley. Also preceding him in death is a brother, Glenn Culver. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Service there 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008; Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.