| Grant Jacob Sullivan |

Grant Jacob Sullivan, 35, of Holdrege, formerly of St. Libory, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at CHI Health—St. Elizabeth in Lincoln.

Memorial services were held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church at Worms. The Reverend Craig Niemeier officiated.

Sandy Davis was the organist.

Congregational hymns included “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace.”

Honorary bearers included Audra Cordes, Sawyer Cordes, Walker Cordes, Lauren Sullivan, Max Sullivan, and Mila Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting Grant’s family.

Grant was born on February 6, 1991, in Grand Island, the son of Terry and Kim (Wichmann) Sullivan. He grew up in the St. Libory area and attended Zion Lutheran parochial school in Worms through the eighth grade. He then attended Palmer High School, where he graduated with the Class of 2009. Upon graduation from high school, Grant enrolled at Central Community College in Hastings, where he received an associate degree in Machine Tool Technology with an emphasis in tool and die making.

He lived and worked in Hastings at Dutton-Lainson Company for five years and then moved to Holdrege to work at Becton-Dickinson, which later became Embecta.

He was still employed with them at the time of his death.

Grant was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed all Husker sports, hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family, especially with his nieces and nephews. Grant also loved his dogs, Mitzi, Shadow, Maya and Ghost, and his newest dog, Fritz.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, Terry and Kim; brother and sister-in-law, Brett and Samie Sullivan and their children, Lauren, Max, and Mila, of Ashland; and a sister and brotherin- law, Jenny and Matt Cordes and their children, Audra, Sawyer, and Walker, of Kearney.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Beckett Cordes; and his grandparents, Don and Betty Wichmann and Bob and Betty Sullivan.

Condolences and memories may be shared with Grant’s family at www. petersfuneralhome.net.

The Phonograph-Herald | October 14, 2026