Joseph Thomas Sullivan
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Joseph T. Sullivan, 97, of Boyd WI died on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Joe was born June 14, 1924, in Juneau WI to Henry and Mary Sullivan. Joe grew up on the family farm with seven siblings and attended Columbus High School. Following high school, he joined the Marines to serve his country in World War II. Joe served in the Pacific Theater and returned home with injuries sustained in the long conflict.
Joe married Edith Olson in 1948. Joe and Edith eventually settled in Waterloo, Wisconsin where they lived, worked and raised their family prior to retiring in northern Wisconsin. For years they operated a Christmas tree farm in Stanley and eventually moved to Boyd in their later years. They were members of the Catholic Church.
Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Edith and two children.
He is survived by his daughters, Connie Stockman, Kim (Matt) Gruba and son, Joseph (Lynn) Sullivan; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in Waterloo at a later date for family and friends.
Chippewa Valley Cremation Services-Celebration of Life Center is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.chippewavalleycremation.com.