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Frank Sutton Obituary
Frank A. "Butch" Sutton's admirable battle with cancer ended on April 12, 2014 at his home in Weston with his family at his side.
Frank was born on February 12, 1949 in Dallas, the son of Henry and Billie (Breckenridge) Sutton. Frank married Deborah Biese on October 15, 1977 in Kimberly, WI. She survives.
Frank attended Duncanville (Texas) High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1966. Frank served aboard the USS Iwo Jima in SE Asia including Vietnam until his discharge from active duty in 1969.
Frank and Deborah founded Sutton Transport in 1979 with a single pickup truck. The business continues to this day and has grown to five locations with a fleet of 75 trucks and employs over 150 people.
Frank had numerous hobbies including golf, fishing, RVing; he attained his private pilot's license in 1984. Frank treasured his family and time spent "up north." Later in life Frank most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Frank is further survived by his mother, Billie Sutton of Venus, TX; brother, Floyd Sutton also of Venus; children, Andrew (Samantha) of Weston, Clifford (Jessica) of Weston, Scott (Nikki Damos) of Milwaukee, and Eric (Megan Lucht) of Rothschild. Frank is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew "Buck" Jr., Charlie, Henry, and Lauren as well as numerous friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Frank was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Susan Dyer; one brother, Thomas Alvin Sutton; and one son, Thomas Tyler Sutton.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Our Savior's National Catholic Church, 804 Jackson, Street, Mosinee. The Rev. Marion Talaga will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Brainard Funeral Home - Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston and again Thursday, April 17, from 10:00 until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow the service at St. Agnes Catholic Parish Cemetery in Weston.
Condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com.
Be it through his commanding presence or love of friends and family, Frank left his mark on the world. He will be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cheri
April 17, 2014
Debbie and Family, My deepest sympathies. Butch never failed to ask us how we are doing, and was always there to lend a helping hand if needed. What he did for Normie and his family, and anyone who crossed his path, was incredible. Will never forget it. He was very generous and had so many good friends. He was a people person. I will truly miss him. He had so much love for his family. RIP Butch. Will never forget you.
Sarah Probst
April 17, 2014
Uncle Butch was a kind and generous man, and I will miss him greatly. So much love and the deepest sympathies go out to the Sutton family.
Patrick Gaulke
April 17, 2014
It's an honor to be associated with each special one on this side of heaven I'm glad to be a friend and to say your names in prayer. Lord keep your hand on the Sutton families.
Bill Byrne
April 17, 2014
My sympathy and prayers to the Sutton Family.
travis
April 17, 2014
It was nice to know butch on a personal level more then his employee. Thoughts go out to the family. May his hard work not be forgotten.
Judy Crowder-Jackson
April 16, 2014
I've never known anyone that didn't truly love Frankie. That smile and dancing eyes would light up any room. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life as a friend and school mate.
Joyce Biese
April 16, 2014
Blessings and prayers to Deb and family. Butch, I will miss you and your uplifting and warm hellos.
April 16, 2014
Always been a pleasure working for Butch and when Butch would stop into the business to say hi and check up us on us girls:)I will miss him, Terri Schopf
Robert Roppolo Jr
April 15, 2014
With much love and aloha to all of you. From your Maui Ohana
The Roppolos
kate loomis
April 15, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers for your family..
james garvin
April 15, 2014
Frankie will be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Tammy Starr (Schwalbach)
April 15, 2014
Dabbie and family.....my thoughts are with your family. It has been many years since I have seen the family but Butch was always super nice to me and was a super great guy.
Barbara Samudio Cotton
April 15, 2014
May sweet memories comfort you in your loss....praying for your family :)
Mike and Dawn Jaecks
April 15, 2014
Eric and Family, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lenny and Renee Spatz
April 15, 2014
Debbie our prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Paul Martin
April 15, 2014
Butch was tough as nails and a courageous fighter. God now has a great lieutenant.
April 15, 2014
Debbie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dan & Mary Fritz
Michelle ROGALLA
April 14, 2014
I will always remember my Uncle Rich.. He was a special man to me. My Dad Roger Fenske and Butch were in the Navy together and were friends for years. Now the two of them can carry on their friendship in heaven.
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