Robert Suesse Obituary

Robert W. Suesse, 84, former longtime Downers Grove resident passed away at his Plymouth, IN Pretty Lake home Thursday morning, July 3, 2008. Bob has resided at 16510 Pretty Lake Road since the late 70's. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN on May 24, 1924, he is the son of Charles and Josephine (Ebling) Suesse. There he graduated from Concordia High School and then received a business degree from Valparaiso University. He served during WWII in the United States Air Force. On August 18, 1954 in Valparaiso, Bob took as his bride the former Betty Lou Claudon. After 41 wonderful years and raising two children, Betty preceded Bob in death on August 17, 1995. Bob was again blessed when one Caroline W. Zingle came into his life and on August 16, 1997 they would marry and cherish the next 11 years with their blended family. His career was in sales with Mobile Oil Co. from which he retired after 31 years of service and achievements. Bob recently had been honored by the City of Plymouth with a Lifetime Achievement Awarded for the Advancement of Recycling by spearheading the curbside program in place today. His beloved family included his wife Caroline; daughter, Laura K and husband Jeff Hintz with children Catherine and Daniel all fo Glen Ellyn, IL; son Charles J. and wife Karen Suesse with children, Allison and Drew all of Aurora, IL; step-daughter, Linda G. Zingle of Santa Fe, NM and step-son, Roger L. and wife Shari Zingle with children Max and Maddy of Boston, Mass. The family received friends Sunday, July 6th in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. and Monday in the First Presbyterian Church, 401 N. Walnut St., Plymouth, where services were held. A reception followed in the Plymouth Country Club. Burial was at the Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Preferred are memorial gifts in Bob's memory to: The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Habitat for Humanity, M.C. Boys & Girls Club or the Church. Words of condolence may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnsondanielson.com