Jeff Sukalski, 64, died in his home in Centralia, MO on Jan 31, 2018.

A memorial Last call will be 11:30 AM Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Centralia Fire Station in Centralia, MO. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday, at Fenton Funeral Chapel in Centralia.

Jeff was born in Fairmont, MN, on August 5, 1953, the son of Edmund and Betty (Olson) Sukalski.

He served in the US Air Force for over 20 years in England, Germany, and FL. He retired in the rank of MSgt. During his active duty career he served in Fire Protection as a fire fighter moving up the position of Chief. His Civil Service career was also in Fire Protection serving as Fire Chief in TX, KS and MO. In total he served in Fire Protection for over 41 years with over 16 year as Fire Chief. His total focus was on his family and his career. He worshipped our Lord in the Catholic faith and at First Baptist Church, a member of the A&P Sunday School Class. His motto in his fire career was, "We can only make the rescue. It is up to God whether they live or die." His primary concern was "the rescue" and the safety of his firefighters.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Loraine Sukalski, of Centralia, MO; Son, Thomas Sukalski, and wife Sara; Daughter, Ashley Sukalski, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; grandchildren, Micah Sukalski of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Katelyn, Micaela, Bethany Sukalski of Chicago IL; Step Daughter, Katie Lockwood, and  husband Jason, Step-grandchildren Joseph, Nicholas, Shaelyn Lockwood of Centralia, MO. 11 brothers and sisters; 17 nieces and nephews.

Jeff was preceded in death by parents Edmund and Betty Sukalski, and his brother.

Memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Centralia, in care of Fenton Funeral Chapel, 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.