Lawrence Suter Obituary
Lawrence Carl Suter passed away on March 11, 2015 at home at the age of 72. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Bonnie (Dunlap) Suter; three daughters: Janine Kraft (Jeremy, Bradley), Leanne and Christopher Dywan (Michael, Emily), Beth and Thomas Morey (Ronald, Allison). Also, brother Albert (and the late Belinda) Suter; sister Susan and James Walter; brother in law William and Lorraine Dunlap; and multiple nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Florinda Suter. Larry was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School, attended IU and St. Joseph College. He was employed at Youngstown Steel and retired from US Steel after 39 years of service. He instilled and passed on his love of fishing to his children and grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Burns Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN at noon with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 8178 Cline Ave, Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to The Muscular Dystrophy Association or a charity of your choice. www.burnskish.com
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April 2, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our heart and prayers are with you.
Mardee and David Ryband
March 18, 2015
Larry, You were a great husband, father and brother.I will miss you and all of your talents (especially your woodworking and fishing skills). I send my sincere condolence to Bonnie and your family and I will treasure the gifts that you made for Belinda and me. They will keep you in my memories of you. Sorry that I could not be there to say good by for now. Love, Bert
Bob and Yvonne Hoff
March 17, 2015
We will miss our dear friend but will have great memories of all the good times we had together. Our love to Bonnie and the girls and all the family. Larry will always be a special person in our heart and will always be with us. Bob and Yvonne
Bill Hayes
March 16, 2015
I worked with Larry at the Tin Mill. He could always make even the worst days a little better with his wit and humor. A good man to everyone. Condolence to the Suter family
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Jennifer Engle
March 16, 2015
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He has been a long-time family friend and will be missed by many. Love and prayers to the entire Suter family.
Carl Kraft
March 16, 2015
My condolences to the Suter family.
Carl, Motoko, Mia and Jonathan Kraft
Patty Pollack Lushbaugh
March 15, 2015
Bert and Bonnie, so sorry to hear of Larrys passing.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
John Boguslawski
March 14, 2015
I too was a student with Larry at BNHS. We were friends. It appears that he lived a life well spent. Will pray for my friend and wish family well.
Roni Jarabak Johnson
March 14, 2015
I remember Larry from St. Patrick's grade school and Bishop Noll High School. Always just a good guy. God bless, Larry.
Gerald Schmelter
March 14, 2015
My condolences to Larry's family. It always sad to see a fellow BNI '60 classmates demise. RIP
March 14, 2015
Dear Bonnie & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our Prayers. Love, Agnes and Dimitre Adich.(In Florida)
Barbara (Bosak)Regenovich
March 14, 2015
Bert sorry to hear about your brother.
Paul Kraft
March 14, 2015
God's peace and eternal rest wished for Larry Suter from the Paul Kraft family.
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