Jean Suter, 81 of Bluffton, died May 11, 2010, surrounded by her family at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born May 17, 1928 in Bluffton to Archie and Velma Miller Diller who preceded her in death. On Aug. 28, 1948 she married Russel V. Suter who survives.
Mrs. Suter was a retired nurse and worked with her husband on their farm, Suter Strawberry Farm, Inc. She was an active member of the Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, and a graduate of Pandora High School. She loved her family, enjoyed reading, growing flowers, and collecting antiques.
Survivors include a son, Ronald (Mary Beth) Suter of Pandora, two daughters, Judith (Jerry Meluch) Burkholder of Columbus and Jenetha (Dana) Lugibihl of Cygnet; six grandchildren and five great granddaughters; three brothers, Ted (Joan) Diller of Bluffton, Peter (Marilu) Diller of Gilboa, Darrell Diller of Pandora, two sisters, Clarabeth (Dwight) Bixel and Jo (William) Croft of Bluffton. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Cathryn (Jim) Kiene and Rachel Diller.
Memorial Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at the Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora. Revs. Dennis Schmidt and Charles Warren will officiate. Friends may call Saturday, 4-8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
