Wayne E. Suter

Wayne E. Suter, age 93, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. He was born June 2, 1931 in Honey Creek, Ogle County, IL the son to Jesse and Nellie (Helman) Suter. He attended Oregon Schools. Wayne married RuDella “Rudy” Benson on March 9, 1956 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He served his country by joining the United States Navy in January of 1951, and served aboard the USS James E. Kyes DD787 from March of 1951 to November, 1954, as a boiler tender. He and Rudy lived in Waukesha, Wisconsin util they moved to Oregon, IL in June of 1956 and then to Chana,IL on October 1st, 1956. They remained in Chana and raised their 2 children Randy and Wenda. Wayne worked 20 years for T.R.I.M. Incorporated in Oregon, IL and then worked for 21 years at the City of Oregon Street Department prior to his retirement in March of 1997. Wayne was active in his community and was a member of Oregon VFW Post 8739,  Rock River Senior Center, and Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Wenda (Suter) Camacho, and his nine siblings: Dorothy Boyden, Hilda Aurand, Hannah Jane Travis, Elnora Rodeffer, Mary Ellen Alderks, Nellie Pemble, Erma Fuller, Gordon Suter, and Jess Suter. He is survived by his wife Rudella “Rudy” Suter; son Randy Suter of Oregon, IL; grandchildren Cody Suter, Randi Suter, Tori Williams, and Nicole Foss; great grandchildren Sofie Suter, Kodey “KJ” Suter, Coda Suter, Jada Suter, and Quinton Harrolle; many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024 followed by 7:00 PM military honors provided by Oregon VFW Post 8739 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street in Oregon.