Robert Sutton

Robert Dwight Sutton, age 75, of Hudson, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Mr. Sutton was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 26, 1948, to the late Harley Sutton and Eldora Anna Irene (Herbst) Sutton. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1967 and entered into the United States Army where he honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He was employed early on with International Harvester. Later, he was a repair technician with MCI and KDL communication companies. Robert married Alta Ellen Conn on February 27, 1999, at the Independent Full Gospel Church in Ashley. Robert became a strong, Bible believing, devoted Christian man later in life. He loved his cats and dogs. He was a gentle man but could be stubborn at times. He was a very polite person who looked on the bright side and rarely complained. Bob was a hard-working man who never liked sitting still for very long. He enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and going fishing. 

Survivors include:
Wife, Alta Sutton of Hudson.
Daughter, Barbie and Kevin Schlegel of LaGrange.
Daughter, Gretchen Robbins of Ashley.
Son, Jared and Lisa Sutton of Des Moines, Iowa.
Daughter, Jennifer and Richard Sizemore of Warsaw.
Son, Mark Music of Hudson. 
Twelve grandchildren: Sierra Ritchie, Chase Ritchie, Holden Schlegel, Kennedy Schlegel, Clarissa (Austin) Zeedyk, Kyle (Shelby) Schlegel, Jeri Robbins, Marissa Robbins, Myka Clawson, Ashley Bentley, Zachary Bentley, and Arielle Sizemore. 
Six great-grandchildren: Eli Olds, Kash Conley, Lea Schlegel, Kole Schlegel, Myra Valdizon, and Esme Valdizon.
Two nieces, Terri (Chris) Clark and April (Justin) Atkison. 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Eldora Sutton; his sister, Evelyn Summers; and a foster brother, Danny Bordner. 

Visitation will be held Friday, September 6th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Hamm officiating.
Burial with military honors will take place at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville. Casket bearers will be Mark Music, Kevin Schlegel, Rich Sizemore, Chase Ritchie, and Holden Schlegel.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.

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