Marvin "Pood" K. Sutter
Marvin K. “Pood” Sutter, 95, of Remington, passed away, surrounded by his daughters, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at White Oak Health Assisted Living Campus of Monticello. Prior to being a resident of White Oak Assisted Living, he and his wife, Vera were lifelong residents of Remington, IN.
Marvin lived a full life and never met a stranger. He always greeted you with a huge smile and/or a big hug. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was born May 26, 1928 in Remington to the late Albert and Lizzie (Heutte) Sutter. Marvin was a 1946 graduate of Remington High School, where he was well known for his basketball skills.
Marvin proudly served in the United States Navy from 1946 until his honorable discharge in 1948. He was stationed in Florida and served in Communications.
His marriage of 69 years was to Vera Legler on February 9, 1952 in Remington. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2021.
Marvin was a member of the First Christian Church of Remington, The American Legion Post 280, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, served on The Board of Education for Tri-County School Corporation from 1976-1988, served on the Jasper County Liquor Board for several years, and had been on the Remington Volunteer Fire Department in his early years.
Marvin was an avid golfer, and enjoyed fishing, camping, water skiing, spending time with family, and never missed an opportunity to volunteer his time to friends or his community. He enjoyed attending Tri-County Basketball games, Purdue games with his niece, Sheila Sutter, and rooting for the Cubs.
He was on the Remington Men’s Bowling League, played in a euchre group, played softball in his younger years, and attended the Lafayette Great Banquet.
In the summer, if going by Marvin and Vera’s house, in Remington, you would likely see them sitting in their swing enjoying watching the birds that he loved to feed and visiting with their neighbors or friends.
Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and other family members. He loved family cook outs and get togethers.
He was employed by the Town of Remington and was the Water Works Superintendent for 30 plus years prior to retirement in 1996. He previously had worked at Crystal Dairy of Remington, and the Remington Farmers Elevator.
He is survived by four daughters, Kathy (Rex) Mathew of Wolcott, Marsha (Randy) Bell of Wolcott, Peggy (Dorvin) Kintner of Remington, and Lisa Beherns of Wolcott. Grandchildren, Jenny Tressler, Joshua ‘Pickle’ Mathew, Nichole (Samuel) Rance, Jeremy (Chanda) Bell, Cole (Charis) Bell, Devin (Megan) Bell, John (Ryan) Hillenberg, Matthew Hillenberg, Tyler (Kayla) Balensiefer, Chelsey (Jamie) McDougall, and Aubrey (Chris) Balensiefer-Dolick. Marvin is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death, along with his wife and parents are siblings, Ada Mae (Don) Tyler, Anna (Glenn) Thomas, Eugene (Irma) Sutter, one infant sibling; grandson-in-law, Matthew Tressler and an infant great-grandson, Parker Bell.
Friends may call from 10:00 AM (EDT) until the time of Celebration of Life Service 11:00 AM (EDT) Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Remington First Christian Church. Pastor Paul Dyke to officiate. Private interment of ashes will be held at a later date.
In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions may be made in Marvin’s name to the American legion Post 280 or Remington First Christian Church.
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