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SULLIVAN, Richard J.
SULLIVAN, Richard J. (Dubuque, IA, Jan. 9, 1927--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 7, 2016) The son of Richard J. and Kathleen (Orr) Sullivan, Richard served in the United States Army during WORLD WAR II and was stationed in the South Pacific. He graduated from the University of Dubuque, earning his Bachelor of Arts with a minor in chemistry. On September 1, 1950 he married Janet (Buchan) at First Presbyterian Church in Chicago; she preceded him in death on August 4, 2014.
Richard was a member of the Masonic Temple and Boy Scouts of America. He served on the Dock Board, Dubuque County Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was very proud of educating members of our community in water and hunter safety through various programs in the Tri- States and local schools; teaching at Eco-Meet in cooperation with the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers. He also volunteered with the local Red Cross.
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Obituaries. Telegraph Herald, January 17, 2016, p. 22A