Eugene J. Sullivan

Eugene J. Sullivan obituary, Jefferson, WI

Eugene J. Sullivan

Eugene Sullivan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home - Jefferson from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2026.
EUGENE J SULLIVAN

Eugene was born and raised on a farm in Cuba Township, Becker County, Minnesota on August 2, 1928. He passed away at home in Jefferson, WI at the age of 97.

Eugene enjoyed hunting and fishing, being with his family, watching birds and wildlife in his backyard, playing games, laughing and making others laugh. He loved fixing things, and teaching others how to fix things. He was able to fix almost anything around the house.

Eugene enlisted in the Army as soon as he was old enough, where he qualified as a marksman in his battalion and was a lightweight boxing champion.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, he completed a Diesel Engine Repair course and then went to work for 2 years at the North Dakota Highway Department.

After he left the ND Highway Department, he went to work for the Great Lakes-Williams Pipe Line company, now known as Willams Co; rising from the positions of Utility Man, Clerk, Lead Rackman, Gauger, Electrician, District Electrical Foreman, and Construction Coordinator, and retired 42 years later as Senior Project Engineer.

Eugene is preceded in death by his previous wife Violet; his parents CJ Sullivan and Alice (Brown) Sullivan Niles; His brothers Patrick, Roger, Daniel, Cornelius (Neal), and Thomas; and his sister Roselia.

Eugene leaves behind four children: Steven of Lampe, MO; Janell of Tulsa, OK; David of Crosby, TX; and Curtis of Glenpool, OK

Five grandchildren: Bryan, Bret, Meghan, Sarah, and Joseph.

Two brothers: Eddy and Burt and Four sisters: Nora, Mary, Linda, and Susan

His second family: Lois Tucker, Denise Tucker and Kirk Tucker of Jefferson, WI; Linda Schmidt of White Water, WI; and Keith Tucker of Fort Atkinson, WI.

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