Michael "Mike" Edward Sullivan

October 18, 1949 - December 1, 2021

Michael “Mike” E. Sullivan, age 72 of Albia, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia, under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Mike was born on October 18, 1949, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ottumwa to Warren and Marjorie (Wilson) Sullivan. He grew up attending school in Centerville and graduated from the Centerville High School. Mike worked at Ragtime Industries in Albia for many years where he assembled mousetraps and rat traps. He was an avid sports fan who loved to watch football, basketball, and baseball. He enjoyed walking and loved to visit with others. Mike is survived by his siblings, Pat Sullivan of Ottumwa, IA, Tim (Cindy) Sullivan of Owatonna, MN, Cindy (Mark) Gillaspie of Albia, IA, Brenda (Joe) Polson of Albia, IA, Mike (Tiffany) Moyle of Arkansas, and Shanna (Kenny) Gerig of Oregon; and his stepmother, DeLoris Sullivan of Albia. Mike is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Marjorie; a sister, Sarah Sullivan; and many aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Mike’s family present to greet family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Terry Chapman officiating. Burial will follow services at Calvary Cemetery in Ottumwa, IA. A memorial has been established to the Welcome Home Soldier Monument in Albia.