Edward L. Cullen Jr. age 87 of Hermantown, passed on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 surrounded by family.  He was born on June 20, 1928 at home in Duluth to Edward and Pauline Cullen.  Edward attended Denfeld High School and later served in the United States Navy.  On August 21, 1954 he married Rosemarie Servinsky and together they raised six children, and enjoyed twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.  Edward retired from Universal Atlas Cement (US Steel) and later went on to be an avid woodsman.  Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, welding, spending time at the cabin, sports, watching late night television, and talking about the old days with his West Duluth family and friends. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Pauline Cullen; siblings, Norma Strongitharm, Corrine Swanson, Kenneth Cullen, and Jean Cullen. Edward is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Cullen; brother, Gregory Cullen; son, Gregory (Jeannie) Cullen and his family, Seth (Gabby) Cullen, Mozelle and Chase, Jacob Cullen, Katie (Billy) Self, Elliott and Julia; son, Patrick (Laura) Cullen and his family, Christine Urban, Patrick Cullen Jr.(Kristin), Patrick III and Presley, Amber, Paige Cullen; son, Gary (Nita) Cullen and his family, Shawna (Andy) Knight, Dylan, Reese, Rylee and Ryann, Sara (Chris) Smith, Jackson, Grayson and Tyson, Lucas (Blair) Cullen, Shayne; daughter, Demi Cullen; daughter, Paula (Richard) Cullen-Lundgren and her family, Zackary (Ashley) Lundgren, Joshua (Taylor Weichart) Lundgren; son, Tary (Ami Fox) Cullen. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Sunrise Funeral Home.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.  Edward will be laid to rest at a later date.  Online condolences can be sent at www.sunrisefuneralhomeandcemetery.com