1919
Clayton
2016
Clayton C. Sutter
October 17, 1919 — January 7, 2016
Clayton C. Sutter, 96, of Goshen, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare. He had been in declining health the past two weeks.
He was born October 17, 1919 in Minier, Illinois to Christian S. and Idella (Miller) Sutter.
On October 8, 1943 he married Elsie Elizabeth Eash in Springs, Pennsylvania. She died June 28, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Miriam (Stephen) Lapp of West Liberty, Ohio; Beth Sutter and Ruth Sutter both of Philadelphia; a son, Sem (John Easton) Sutter of Chicago; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings; a brother, Lawrence Sutter; and eight sisters, Fannie Litwiller, Della Litwiller, Marie Sutter, Carrie Hostetler, Bessie Oyer, Lydia Gut, Minnie Sutter and Mary Demchak.
Clayton served in Civilian Public Service during WWII from November 1942 until April 1946. He volunteered for pneumonia testing during that time.
He attended Goshen College and worked at Mennonite Mutual Aid Health Insurance, currently Everence, for 23 years retiring in March 1989. While there he was instrumental in adding financial coverage for adoption.
He was member of East Goshen Mennonite Church and served as an elder. He was also a member of the Goshen, Elkhart County and Northern Indiana Historical Societies; was active in Seniors for Peace; and enjoyed rug weaving.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 3 to 6 p.m. at East Goshen Mennonite Church, 17861 SR 4, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 funeral service at the church. Pastor Merle Hostetler will officiate.
Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Mission Network.
He was born October 17, 1919 in Minier, Illinois to Christian S. and Idella (Miller) Sutter.
On October 8, 1943 he married Elsie Elizabeth Eash in Springs, Pennsylvania. She died June 28, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Miriam (Stephen) Lapp of West Liberty, Ohio; Beth Sutter and Ruth Sutter both of Philadelphia; a son, Sem (John Easton) Sutter of Chicago; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings; a brother, Lawrence Sutter; and eight sisters, Fannie Litwiller, Della Litwiller, Marie Sutter, Carrie Hostetler, Bessie Oyer, Lydia Gut, Minnie Sutter and Mary Demchak.
Clayton served in Civilian Public Service during WWII from November 1942 until April 1946. He volunteered for pneumonia testing during that time.
He attended Goshen College and worked at Mennonite Mutual Aid Health Insurance, currently Everence, for 23 years retiring in March 1989. While there he was instrumental in adding financial coverage for adoption.
He was member of East Goshen Mennonite Church and served as an elder. He was also a member of the Goshen, Elkhart County and Northern Indiana Historical Societies; was active in Seniors for Peace; and enjoyed rug weaving.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 3 to 6 p.m. at East Goshen Mennonite Church, 17861 SR 4, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 funeral service at the church. Pastor Merle Hostetler will officiate.
Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Mission Network.
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