Sukup’s celebrates 65 years

On Feb. 24, Eugene and Mary Sukup celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, and through those 65 years they have impacted countless lives through their philanthropy and business, Sukup Manufacturing.

Eugene was born in Nebraska, while Mary was born and raised in Sheffield. The two young people met in church, Zion – St. John Lutheran Church, in Sheffield. According to them it was love at first sight.

He first saw her in the balcony, as her mother played the organ and he ushered.

“She had red hair and I always loved red hair,” Eugene said with a smile.

“He had a cute wink, too,” Mary added.

Eugene was only 20, and two years older than Mary when they met. It was about 15 years before the Sukups revolutionized the grain drying business.

“Mary has been with me since day one,” Eugene said. “Back when we were farming and raising hogs, everything.”

Read the full article in the April 27 edition of the papers.