Dave ‘Broken Arrow’ Steven Sullivan, 65, of Rochester, died March 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle of lung cancer, alcoholism and stroke up to the end.
Dave was born to Robert and Mary (Beaudin) Sullivan in Rochester, MN on April 7, 1954. He graduated high school at Walter McGinnis in Red Wing, MN.
Dave married Peggy Fanning and later they later divorced. Dave married Joie (Knudson) Duncan on July 1, 2011 in Rochester, MN.
He was a Tribal Member of Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO), Hayward, WI. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, and making tomahawks and arrows. He had a love of nature, walking and biking.
Dave was survived by his wife, Joie; his daughter, Angela Sullivan, Woodville, WI; step-children, G. Travis (Heather) Duncan, Boyceville, WI. Kayla (Tony) Barber, Ellsworth, WI. Adam (Brandi VanDunst) Duncan, Burnsville, MN; grandchildren, Sean Komrath-Sullivan, Woodville, WI. Owen and Cora Duncan, Boyceville, WI. Elijah, Julien, Noah Barber, Ellsworth, WI; siblings, Daniel ‘Boom’ Sullivan, LCO Hayward, WI. Rene’ (Jim) Chicos, Richland MN. Kevin (Dana) Sullivan, Sun Prairie, WI. Michael ‘Toad’ Sullivan, Rochester, MN. Bryan ‘Bense’ Sullivan, LCO Hayward, WI. John (Wendy) Sullivan, Mazeppa, MN. Andy (Aliya), Sullivan, Plymouth, MN; nieces and nephews, Lana ‘Crow Lynn’ Sullivan and Zack (Dault) Sullivan, Amy, Matthew and Meghan Chicos, Seth and Cole Sullivan, Zane and Quinn (Jasha) Sullivan, Max and Mickie Sullivan, Jessica and Jackson Duncan, Amy Ellenberger, Sawyer and Rowan Sullivan; great-nieces and nephews, Beau-Dean, Raelynn Sullivan, and Ella Schrecengoft.
Preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Mary (Beaudin) Sullivan; brothers, Jeff Sullivan and Daryll Sullivan; sister, Denise Sullivan.
Send condolences and memorials to Joie Sullivan, 6705 10th St SE #1, Rochester, MN 55904
