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Robert Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Robert C. Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, May 25, 2006 age 75. Resident of Bayside, former longtime resident of Fox Point. Beloved husband for 53 years of Barbara (nee Haggerty-Cleveland). Loving father of Sharon S. (Richard W.) Silverthorn, Robert C. Sullivan Jr., Scott M. (Mary) Sullivan and Douglas G. (Jean) Sullivan. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Lindsey and Blake Silverthorn, Michael, Keri and Kathleen Sullivan and Katherine, Charles and Peter Sullivan. Dear brother of Jayne J. Jordan and the late Willis G. Sullivan Jr. Step-brother of Charles (Roslyn) Krause, Carol (Richard) Wythes and Victoria Mayer. Brother-in-law of Ireene S. Sullivan. Special companion of Nellie. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Bob attended Country Day School. He was a graduate of The Choate School, Yale University where he was a member of the Whiffenpoofs of 1953. He also attended the University of Wisconsin Law School. Bob was the President of Sullivan Associates, specializing in Board of Directors Search. He was a member of the Town Club, a former member of the Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, FL, Ducks Unlimited and the Rough Grouse Society. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in Naples, FL and in Manitowish Waters. He had a true love for hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He will be deeply missed by his family and all whose lives he touched.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 31, at 4:00 PM, at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2700 West Mequon Road at the corner of Range Line Road. The family will greet friends following the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Robert's name may be made to MCW/ Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, 53226 or to a charity of your choice.

FEERICK FUNERAL HOME

Shorewood 414-962-8383

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from May 28 to May 29, 2006.

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Dear Sullivan Family,

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