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Bruce SULLIVAN Obituary

Age, 76, of Burnsville, MN Went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 7, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Susan Diane (Penwell) Sullivan and his parents, Ronald James Sullivan and Peral (Arneson) Sullivan. Survived by his children, Michael Sullivan, Kathryn Doll (Terry), Kimarie Burke (Jay) and grand children, Jordan & Lexy Sullivan, Kayleigh & Brandon Doll, Sean & Abby Burke. Bruce graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked at Donaldson Torit, creating air filtration systems. He later went on to earn his Master's in Business from the U of M and attended seminary studies. In his free time, he enjoyed helping others. He was a tremendously talented handyman and generously gave his time and skills to those in need. From cars to carpentry to electricity, Bruce could do it all… and he did. When he was not busy helping people, you could find him golfing. Wherever he traveled, he would bring his clubs and find a course (or two or three!). Bruce was a devout Christian and in his own words, "my death has been no death at all, for now, I am with the Lord. In Christ, we have victory over death, as well as a reason to live! Praise be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord, Jesus." Visitation will be Friday, August 14th 2:00-3:00pm with service at 3pm at White Funeral Home, Burnsville, MN. www.whitefuneralhomes.com 952-894-5080

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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 11, 2020.

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Joyce Nord

August 14, 2020

I have many fond memories of Bruce when he was sharing a dinner table with my husband Merlin at Emerald Crest. Merlin loved our Lord also. Now they are both in His presence. My sincere sympathy for and with you in the loss of your father.

Laurie Ostertag

August 13, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce and Sue were Amazing neighbor’s. I am so happy that Bruce is no longer alone and is back with Sue.

Tom Taylor - Burnsville Fire Muster Board

August 11, 2020

On Behalf of the Fire Muster Board, we send our sympathies to your family. Bruce was a volunteer and served as Treasurer. He was well known in the community. He will be long remembered.

Tom Taylor - Burnsville Fire Muster Chair Emeritus

August 11, 2020

On behalf of the the Fire Muster Board our sympathy to your family. Bruce was a Fire Muster volunteer for several years, including serving as Treasurer. Bruce was well known around the community for his volunteer work and will be long remembered.

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