Passing of Hall of Fame Commissioner Pat Sullivan

Blair Setford • January 4, 2023

Pat Sullivan represented ISC in Iowa

The ISC is saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame commissioner Pat Sullivan, who passed away on Decemeber 30, 2022, at the age of 79.


Pat served as Iowa area commissioner for 30 years, from 1979 through 2009, and was to elected the ISC Hall of Fame in 2003.


Teams that Pat oversaw getting to the ISC included champions Cedar Rapids Teleconnect, powerhouse Sioux City Penn Corp/NHCD, along with teams like Gateway Soos among many others. The ISC World Tournament also came to Iowa four times during his tenure, visiting Sioux City in 1986, 1991 , 1995 and 1999.


Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the St. Columbkille's Catholic Church (1240 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003). A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dubuque or The Sister Water Project at Mt. St. Francis.

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