David Sullivan

IN MEMORY OF: David Sullivan Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois David Sullivan, 75, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away February 4, 2024, at his home. He was born September 27, 1948, to Homer and Agnes (Dempsey) Sullivan in Chicago, Illinois. He married Kathi (Morgan) Sullivan May 9, 1970. In his younger years, Dave was a journeyman carpenter and a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman. For most of his life, however, he worked as a professional salesman. He retired from Baker Plumbing and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, where he ran the SIU College Internship Program, and in 1997, was the top team within Northwestern Mutual Life. After his retirement, he served as a member of the Murphysboro Police Auxiliary. He loved serving the community and watching football and basketball games at Murphysboro High School. Dave especially loved being a grandfather, his grandchildren were his pride and joy. His other passion was volunteering countless hours at Camp Ondessonk, where he worked as a camp counselor in the late 1960’s and met the love of his life, Kathi. He later served on the Board of Directors and received an award as volunteer of the year. Dave took pride in being a member of the Murphysboro Elks and the American Legion, Post 127. He greatly enjoyed spending vacations on a warm beach, reading a book with a cold beer in hand. Dave is survived by his wife, Kathi, his son and daughter-in-law, David and Joellen Sullivan of Anna, Illinois. His daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Steve Ridings of Murphysboro, Illinois. His grandson and wife, Noah and Kaitlyn Ridings of San Diego, California. His two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Madelyn Sullivan of Anna, Illinois. He is also survived by two brothers, Chuck (Sandy) Sullivan, Tom (MaryBeth) Sullivan, and six sisters, Patt Sullivan, Ann (Marty) Skoglund, Jeanne Pruitt, Laurie Lesley, Dorothy (Michael) Raef, and Rita Sullivan. Dave was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Eileen. In accordance with Dave's wishes, there will be a celebration of life at the Murphysboro American Legion, on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorials be made to Camp Ondessonk, in Ozark, Illinois, and/or the Murphysboro Police Department. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.

David Sullivan

September 27, 1948 - February 4, 2024