Obituaries

June 12, 1937 to September 5, 2016

WINAMAC - SFC, Jerry G. Sullivan Sr., U.S. Army Ret., 79, of Winamac, passed away at 6:11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born June 12, 1937 in North Judson.  On Oct. 3, 1959, he married Betty J. Burke in North Judson. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Jerry G. “Jay” (Patty) Sullivan Jr., Winamac, Son
Christine Marie (Todd Miller) Wood, Midland, MI, Daughter
Anna Marie (Mark) Rojo, Granddaughter
Alyse Marie Wood, Granddaughter
Katie Marie Sullivan, Granddaughter
Elizabeth Marie Wood, Granddaughter
Jason James Sullivan, Grandson
Zach Michael Wood, Grandson
Joseph Manta Wood, Grandson
Arthur Carl Mau, Jr., Winamac, Brother

Preceded in death by:
John Sullivan, Father
Marjorie Schricker Sullivan Mau, Mother
Arthur Carl Mau, Sr., Step-Father
James Sullivan, Brother

Before graduating from Winamac High School in 1955, Mr. Sullivan joined the U.S. Army Reserves and went on to attend Purdue University. Later in life, he proudly earned an associate’s degree online. He was a lifelong farmer in Franklin Township, Pulaski County. He served in the U.S. Army for 49 years, nine months, and 18 days and served as a U.S. Army recruiter before retirement. He was a member of the North Judson American Legion. He was a member of Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, North Judson. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he had previously served as secretary. He was an active member of the Pulaski County Republican Party, having served as Franklin Township precinct committeeman and was a former member of the Pulaski County Drainage Board. He was a proud member of the NRA. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing golf and in his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was very proud of his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m., at the funeral home followed by a Knights of Columbus Service. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, North Judson., with Rev. Terry Bennis officiating. Burial with military rites will be at St. Jacob’s Cemetery, North Judson.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, or Knights of Columbus.