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Paul Sutter Obituary
November 24, 1930 - April 24, 2025
Paul Edward "Bud" Sutter, 94 of Bloomington, IL passed away peacefully on April 24,2025. He was born on November 24, 1930 in Colfax, IL to Paul and Reba Sutter. On February 5, 1955 Paul married the love of his life Dorothy Jean Scott. Together they shared a life full of love and happiness.
He leaves to cherish his memories, children; Ron (Maryann) Sutter, Debbie McDaniel; grandchildren, R.J. (Helen) McDaniel, Jared (Mackenzie) McDaniel, Jordan (Meghan) McDaniel; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Jasmine, Reed, Delcan, Gage, Sylvie, Beau, Lyla; a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Paul loved spending time with his family. During his life he enjoyed gardening, hunting, welding, working on cars, metal detecting, playing cards, and sitting outside spending time with friends.
Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He served during the Korean war.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy Sutter, one great-grandchild Olivia, sister Joann, brothers, Bill, Bob and Dick, and Son-in-law Reed McDaniel Sr.
Paul's visitation will be on Tuesday, April 29,2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with service to follow at East Lawn Funeral Home 1102 Airport Rd Bloomington, IL 61704. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared through EastLawnMemorial.com
Memorials are suggested to: Veterans Affairs at department.va.gov
East Lawn Funeral Home
1102 Airport Rd Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-1222
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Cindy Walden Wey
April 29, 2025
Paul was such a nice person. Worked on cars for my family. Good friend to my parents. Debbie. So sorry for your loss
Ann
April 27, 2025
Sorry about your loss, he was a friendly neighbor.
David R. Schmid[nephew]
April 27, 2025
Sorry for your loss. i always looked foreward to seeing him. He was a strong, smart, hard working family man. Will be missed.
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