Harold E. Sullivan, beloved husband, devoted father, and loving grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30 surrounded by his family at the age of 85. His great charm, optimism, work ethic and enthusiasm for life will be deeply missed. He was born in Indianapolis to the late Alma C, and Timothy E. Sullivan. Upon graduating from Cathedral High School, Harold proudly served in the Navy during WWII and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from The University of Notre Dame. Harold began his career in the transportation industry as a trucking executive for various firms and was a member of the Indiana...
Harold E. Sullivan, beloved husband, devoted father, and loving grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30 surrounded by his family at the age of 85. His great charm, optimism, work ethic and enthusiasm for life will be deeply missed. He was born in Indianapolis to the late Alma C, and Timothy E. Sullivan.
Upon graduating from Cathedral High School, Harold proudly served in the Navy during WWII and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from The University of Notre Dame. Harold began his career in the transportation industry as a trucking executive for various firms and was a member of the Indiana Motor Trucking Association since 1954. Harold "retired" in 2009 but continued to work part time as a consultant and was the emcee for the annual IMTA truck rodeo. Some of his fondest moments included a trip to Ireland for his 80th birthday with family, as well as the annual family vacation in Minocqua, WI.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn, eight children: Tom (Sharon), Tim (Jeannie), Marianne Cappel (Paul), Pam Wickham (Paul) Mike (Ann), Colleen Nelson (Bill), John and Suzanne Richards (Gary) and 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Norma Sallee and brother-in-law, Dutch Roembke as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Roembke.
Harold, a devout Catholic was an extremely active member of Christ the King Catholic Church serving in many ministries over the past 60 years.
Family and friends will gather Tuesday, April 3rd, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary, 71st Street at Keystone. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 4th, 10:30 am at the mortuary with a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am in Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Harold asked that memorial contributions be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or to the Catholic Youth Organization. Memorial tributes may be offered at www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com.