Robert E. Suter Obituary

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is saddened to report the passing of Bob Suter. Bob was a familiar face at OABA events and will be greatly missed. His obituary and funeral arrangements can be found below. 

Robert E. Suter, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. Bob was born on October 14, 1938 in Toledo to John and Ruth Suter. He was a graduate of Perrysburg High School and The Ohio State University. Bob was extremely proud to be the second of three generations of Suter men to receive a degree from The Ohio State University College of Agriculture.

He was the chemical manager at Royster Company and later the branch manager at Helena Chemical Company until retiring in 2003. He was a recipient of the Marubeni Award, Helena Chemical Company's most prestigious award. Bob was a member of the Ohio Agricultural Business Association, and many other business associations.

Bob was adventurous and athletic. He was a boater for over five decades on Lake Erie with memberships at Port Clinton Yacht Club and the Crew's Nest throughout the years. He was also an avid snow skier and enjoyed spending time at his condo at Boyne Highlands. He was a passionate fan of Ohio State football. He loved taking his grandchildren to the Wood County Fair.

Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shirlee; son, Tim (Paula) Suter; daughters, Erin (Andy) Orben and Camilla Newville (Steve Heising); grandchildren, Colin and Tatum Suter, Anna and Michael Orben, Dylan Cooper, Whitney Cooper-Sesma (Steven), and Olivia Cooper; sister, Kathleen Finn; and nephew, John Mast-Finn. He was preceded in death by step-sons, Mark and Casey Newville.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 2-9:00pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where funeral services will be on Sunday, August 28th at 11:00am. Contributions may be made to the Mark and Casey Newville Memorial Foundation, c/o Charlevoix County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 718, Jordan, MI 49727. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.