William Sullivan

 William Laurence Sullivan, July 27, 1942-November 2, 2020.  Age 78, the son of Rose EIIen Schrieber and Norman William Sullivan, was born July 27,1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota left us unexpectedly on November 2, 2020 in his home in Buffalo, MN on Lake Sullivan. He was known as "Willie" to his family and "BilI" to  his business clients. He graduated from Litchfield High School and later entered college as a student athlete playing football and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Minnesota.William married Sharon Jean Thompson in 1965. They share one daughter, Wendy Daye Sullivan. William has a one son, Wade Daily Keller. William spent his early career as a Computer System Analyst until transitioning into sales from Encyclopedias to Amway and finally settling in a long, successful career as a Real Estate Broker. William dedicated the greater part of hi s life to closing real estate deals for endless home buyers and sellers. He is survived by his two children Wendy Sullivan of Orono, MN and Wade Keller (Cory Gould) of Eagan, MN, his grandchildren, Blake Fitzgerald Williams, Jerrett Nicholas Williams, Averi Dana Sullivan and Bowie Grant Keller-Gould, his siblings, Susan Sutter (Rick), Jennifer Naylon (Pat), Norman Sullivan (Kathie) and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and business colleagues. His parents, Rose and Norman Sullivan, preceeded him in death. Visitation will be held  Friday, November 20'h 5-8PM and Saturday, November 21st, 11AM-12PM and Funeral Service 12 noon, all at Rettinger Funeral Home, 425 Lake Street Long Lake, MN Saturday, November 21st,   1PM Burial at Union Cemetery 1953 Wayzata BIvd. All Locations AIIow for Social Distancing and for Consideration of Others Masks are Required. Please Send  gifts & fIoraI arrangements to Rettinger Funeral Home 425 Lake Street, Long Lake, MN 55356 (952) 473-6954 www.rettingerfunerfunerIhome.com Special Thanks and Appreciation to Pastor, Randy Morrison,Musician, Dan Israel and  extended family

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