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We lost a great man with a great life," his daughter, Diane Tietjen wrote. William "Bill" Sullenger, 92, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2001. A country farmer of Jarales, NM since 1979 and formerly of Gallup, NM. He was a member of the Sierra Vista First Baptist Church in Belen. Bill was an avid farmer, planting anything, anywhere he felt a need for something to grow. He was well known in the different counties for his growing abilities, even in Gallup where he planted corn stalks in the street median. His infant granddaughter, Terri Lynn Sullenger, preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Napon of the family home; five children, Carolyn Cresto and her husband, Johnny; Frances Polich and her husband, Tony; Bill Sullenger and his wife, Adelle; Lieu Sullenger and his wife, Brenda, all of Gallup, NM; and Diane and her husband, Ted Tietjen of Jarales; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one very special nephew, Jimmy Sullenger and his wife, Wanda of Mountainair, NM. A Viewing will be held on Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Romero Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service will held on Saturday, 12:00 p.m. also at Romero Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Long officiating. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
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