Dennis Sullivan, 76, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at his residence.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Dennis Mark Sullivan was born on December 27, 1946 at Crookston, MN son of Peter and Violet (Raaen) Sullivan. He lived in Crookston until moving to Thief River Falls at the age of 6 years old. He attended school at St. Bernard's Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School.

Dennis joined the US Army on August 23, 1965 and served his country in Vietnam until his honorable discharge on August 22, 1968. He returned to Thief River Falls where he worked with his dad and uncle Spanky at their Grain Belt Beer distribution until they sold the business in 1980.

On November 8, 1970 he was united in marriage to Darline Manderud at Goodridge, MN. To this union three children were born Mark, Jenny and Ashley. Dennis also worked at Bridgeman's for about 10 years and a few years at ODC before starting at Arctic Cat in 1994 where he worked until his retirement in 20 14 at the age of 6 7.

Dennis enjoyed reading, watching or listening to hockey and baseball games. Sp ending time with family and friends and socializing over a cup of coffee or a cold beer. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, the VFW and the American Legion both of Thief River Falls, MN.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Darline of Thief River Falls, MN; children Mark Sullivan of Thief River Falls, MN, Jenny (Keith) Carlson of Isanti, MN and Ashley Sullivan of Thief River Falls, MN; grandchildren Emma Carlson, Zoe Glynn; siblings Danny (Julie) Sullivan of Moorhead, MN, Peter (Nancy) Sullivan of Bemidji, MN, Terry (Robbie) Sullivan of Nashwauk, MN , sister-in-law Marge Sullivan of Fargo, ND , along with several nieces and nephews.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Violet, his brother Bob Sullivan; nephew s Matthew John Sullivan, Joseph Neumann and brother-in-law s John Scanlan and J im Manderud.

CASKET BEARERS:

Ben Sullivan, Ryan Sullivan, Neal Sullivan, Jason Scanlan, Brian Carlson, Erik Carlson, Danny Carlson, Keith Carlson, Travis Manderud

Honorary Casket Bearers:

Dennis (Spanky) Sullivan, Vern Hendrickson, Dez Schob, Gerry Schuster