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Denton Sullivan Obituary
LIMA - Denton Lee Sullivan passed into rest on June 27th, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center after complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was born on April 9, 1947, to Regis and Martha (Hawk) Sullivan. In 1973 he married his beloved wife Nancy (Sisak) Sullivan and they enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage together.
Known locally as the giant of Shawnee High School's 1965 State Runner Up basketball team, his true stature was of the heart: Gentle, kind, faithful, and honest, Denton shared freely, listened gladly, helped willingly, and looked for ways to make people laugh. The co-owner of Sullivan Insurance for 40 years, he was a member of Shawnee Alliance Church, and was active in local boards, charities, and the Lima Noon Optimist Club. He co-founded a nonprofit daycare called Children of Light to assist disadvantaged families and cared deeply for his community. He supported his Cincinnati Reds win or lose; snuck table food to every manner of pet that found its way into the home; and cherished having his grandchildren so often around him.
He is survived by his brothers, Regis Jr. (Penny) Sullivan and Craig (Debbe) Sullivan; father-in-Law Nicholas Sisak; brother-in-law Jeff (Janet) Sisak; children, Grant (Maralee) Sullivan, Annie (Martin) Stehli, and Brendan (Alicia) Sullivan; and grandchildren, Patrick, Paige, Sawyer, Louis, Benjamin, Roger, Aiden, Gavin, Mya, Roman, Noah, and Judah; as well as nephews, nieces, and his much-loved cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Regis Sullivan, Sr.; his mother, Martha Sullivan; and his mother-in law, LaRue Sisak.
Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6th at Chiles Laman Shawnee Chapel. with Rev. Daniel Messner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday July 5th at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Equestrian Therapy or the Lima Rescue Mission.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Kathy (Roberts) Bowman
July 3, 2023
So very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I always remember him and being a kind and gentle man. Prayers to you all.
Jeff Fisher
July 1, 2023
only the best memories about growing up together,,it was a good time to be a kid, and my life was always fuller when I hung out at the Sullivans drinking kool-ade on a hot summer afternoon.Jeff Fisher
Sally Merritt Roush
June 30, 2023
Craig, So sorry to hear about Denton! Prayers to you and your family.
Jeff and Julie Hunt
June 30, 2023
So sorry to hear about your dad´s passing. God bless you and your family in this time of loss.
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Russ Hollar
June 30, 2023
Craig,
As a kid that grew up in the old neighborhood I have many memories. May God give you His peace during this time. It's a much nicer neighborhood that your brother resides in now!
Russ Hollar
Nancy and Spencer Roberts
June 30, 2023
Nancy, we are sending our deepest sympathy and caring wishes to you and your family. Please know you are all in our thoughts.
Linda Schiffer Billingsley
June 30, 2023
From the neighborhood on Holmes Avenue to adult life at Shawnee Alliance, I have many fond memories of the Denny described in his life's legacy. He was a quiet man, towering above the rest of us in so many ways. He was a visionary who quietly accomplished the vision. Remember when he started an orchestra at Shawnee Alliance and was brave enough to get out his dusty trumpet to get things started?
Nancy and family, I rejoice with you today that he is with Jesus and that you will see him again because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Jane Smith
June 29, 2023
Sending our Deepest Sympathy to your entire family.... Many wonderful memories dating back to when he and I were school age but attended Grace Methodist Church and the memories continue from there...
He was a wonderful person and friend....and will be truly missed...
Sincerely, Jane & Walt Smith
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