Michael J. Sullivan

Michael J. Sullivan, age 89, passed away on January 5, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1933 to John and Faye (Shafer) Sullivan in La Crosse.

Michael is survived by his wife, Carol; their children, Lynn (Eric) Highum, Lisa (Robert) Hagenow, Kelly (Timothy) Cassidy, and John (Nicole) Sullivan; his grandchildren, Lauren (Gerry) Guenther, Carolyn Highum, Shannon Highum, Ashley Hagenow, Sarah Hagenow, Maureen Cassidy, Kevin Cassidy, Trevor Cassidy, Ava Sullivan and Alek Henningsgard; and his great-grandchildren, Norah and Ryann Guenther.

Michael attended the University of Minnesota, where he played football as a halfback. He served in the U.S. Army, where he saw a lot of the world, and was honorably discharged in 1955. Michael met his wife, Carol, in the Twin Cities, in 1957. Michael started his career with Minnesota Chemical Company in 1959, and retired in 1999. His favorite hobby was spending time with his wife and working in his yard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 995 S. Silver Lake Street in Oconomowoc, with a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service with Military Honors to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Michael’s name to ProHealth Home Hospice, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, or the American Heart Association.