Robert E. Sutton, 96, passed away suddenly at his home in Gurnee on February 27th, 2020, with his loving wife of 61 years by his side.
He was a great man who loved and cherished his wife and family. Robert will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Harriet (Longeran), his children Susan Sutton, Robert Sutton (Leslie), Sarah Hoover (Kit), Amy Frisch (Michael), grandchildren Madeline, Margaret, and Mary Kate Hoover, Ryan and Kylie Sutton and Tyler Frisch. Along with many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Frances Sipowski, a brother Jimmy and sister Anita Skurski.
He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was a history and biology High School teacher for 40 years. He enjoyed teaching and retired from Zion Benton Township High School after 31 years of service.
Visitation will be at St. Paul the Apostle in Gurnee IL, on Wednesday, March 4th at 9 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 10:00 A.M. Internment will be held at St. James Cemetery in Kenosha at 1:45. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of your choice in Robert’s name is appreciated.
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John Huber says:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Christina Zalapi says:
I am truly sorry for your loss Amy, Mrs. Sutton, and the entire Sutton family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Mary Frisch says:
My sympathies to the Sutton family.
Bev Puzia says:
My sympathies to you Harriet & family. So many fun & fond memories of Bob as teacher & then fellow teacher with my late husband, Dave Mayhak. Prayers for God’s comfort & peace.
Beverly Suttie Mayhak Puzia
Phil Jensen says:
Helped light a life-long flame of love of history in me. Didn’t take himself nor historical figures too seriously. He knew that history was about people and stories, not boring dates. ❤️
Bill Fishback says:
I always enjoyed Mr. Suttons Biology class at Zion-Benton High School. He was a real joy! I couldn’t wait to go to his class!! He was a major encourage to me! Class of 1970.
Bill Fishback, M.A.
Nicholas DiGiovanni says:
I enjoyed Bob and remember him as having a great sense of humor and hardy laugh. I remember teaching Sarah in Biology. Bob helped me in my first teaching job at ZBTHS! My condolences to all the family.