Bernie Sutterfield

Biography

Bernie L. Sutterfield, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was born on January 18, 1933 in Reynolds County, Missouri, a son of the late Oather and Gertrude (Shults) Sutterfield. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mabel, Hazel, Maxine, Freda and Norma and brothers, Ralph, Edward and Lyndle.

On June 11, 1989 in Belle Center, Ohio, he married the former Kristine “Kris” Quay and she survives in Bellefontaine along with daughters, Debra (Graham) Davis of St. Louis, Missouri, Donna (Dale) Batson of Rhineland, Missouri and Tina Beth (Brian) Sutterfield of St. Louis, Missouri; a son, Bernie (Rita) Sutterfield Jr. of Springfield, Missouri; step-daughters, Teresa (Christopher) Thode of Pinellas Park, Florida, Michelle (Chris) Suman of Bellefontaine; 7 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews.

He was an over the road truck driver, retiring from Cassens Transport. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bellefontaine and graduated from West Fork High School in Missouri. Bernie enjoyed fishing, golfing, reading and he loved people and singing.

Pastor Jeffory Willetts will officiate a 3:00 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Bellefontaine. Burial will take place in the West Fork Sutterfield Cemetery, Missouri in the spring.

Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 North Main Street, Bellefontaine assisted the family with arrangements.

“So my plan is to live justly, try to cause no hurt, to help those who need help, and to love and communicate with all that I meet. I will leave you with this thought……God loves you and so do I. - Bernie