With great sadness, Sukup
Manufacturing Co. have announced that Eugene Sukup, beloved husband, father and
grandfather, and the founder of Sukup Manufacturing Co., passed away on
Thursday 12th July.
Eugene will be remembered by his family and many friends, colleagues, and members of the agriculture community as a leader, innovator, and exceptionally caring and generous person.
In 1963, Eugene and wife Mary founded Sukup Manufacturing Co. in a welding shop in Sheffield. Eugene observed that pockets of grain in the bin overheated and spoiled, and he knew he could create a solution to this problem. After his initial attempt with a manual stirring auger failed, he came up with the idea of adding a horizontal auger through the handle of the drill to automate the process. He patented the idea, and the Stirway stirring machine and Sukup Manufacturing Co. were born.
Eugene will be remembered by his family and many friends, colleagues, and members of the agriculture community as a leader, innovator, and exceptionally caring and generous person.
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| Eugene Sukup Image credit: Sukup Manufacturing Co. |
In 1963, Eugene and wife Mary founded Sukup Manufacturing Co. in a welding shop in Sheffield. Eugene observed that pockets of grain in the bin overheated and spoiled, and he knew he could create a solution to this problem. After his initial attempt with a manual stirring auger failed, he came up with the idea of adding a horizontal auger through the handle of the drill to automate the process. He patented the idea, and the Stirway stirring machine and Sukup Manufacturing Co. were born.
Today, Sukup Manufacturing Co. holds
more than 80 patents and sells its products in more than 85 countries. The
company has more than 700 employees and more than 1,000,000 square feet under
roof worldwide. Sukup Manufacturing Co. remains the largest family-owned,
full-line grain system manufacturer. Eugene served as President of the company
for 32 years. His son, Charles, became president in 1995 and his son, Steve,
became CFO. Eugene remained chairman of the Board of Directors until his death.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m., also at Trinity Lutheran Church. It is located at 16 12th Avenue NE in Hampton, Iowa. The burial will take place at the Sheffield cemetery following the service, and lunch will be served at Trinity Lutheran Church after the service.
For more information visit the Sukup Manufacturing Co. website, HERE.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m., also at Trinity Lutheran Church. It is located at 16 12th Avenue NE in Hampton, Iowa. The burial will take place at the Sheffield cemetery following the service, and lunch will be served at Trinity Lutheran Church after the service.
For more information visit the Sukup Manufacturing Co. website, HERE.
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