Hi Dad, 

I went down a rabbit hole and looked up your obituary and re-read all of the comments here, looked at all the pics.  You were the BEST dad.  You were and still are my greatest role model and I miss you every day.  Devan and Austin are all grown up now.  Devan just moved out and Austin is away at college at CWU in Ellensburg and will graduate in June.  Pam and I divorced in 2022.  That was the hardest and saddest part of my life since you died.  I wish you had been around to talk too and get advice from.  I am doing great now and have met a new woman, Katie, who I know you would love.  We are getting married in May.  Lots of life to catch up on...know that I think about you every day.  I miss you dearly and I hear your words in my head and feel your love in my heart.  I love you Dad.  

Love Tim.

Hey bops. Today’s Devan’s 21st birthday. Which means it’s been 10 years since I saw you last. God that blows my mind. 10 years. I’m sorry this is the first time I’ve written anything here, but this year I felt like I had something to say. I think about you everyday. I think about  all the birthdays that you made it to, all the stories you’d tell and all the Christmas’s we’d spend with you and grandma. I’m sorry we couldn’t have had more time together, I really wish I got to know you more. There’s nothing I love more than hearing dad talk about you. He talks about how you and him would watch Field of Dreams and you always talked about going to play catch at the field in Diresville Iowa, it makes me sad that you didn’t get to do that. One day I want to take Dad there to play catch, I know it’s not the same but you’d be there with us. He misses you. The world is changing a lot and I’m afraid that he feels lost, and I know if you were here he wouldn’t feel so lost. He needs you, we all need you, I need you. I’m scared because this year I forgot your voice. I forgot what your laugh sounds like and even when I close my eyes and think as hard as I can  only barely remember what you look like. And that scares me.  I’m trying my hardest not to forget you bop bop and I’m sorry that it’s not working. I know you’re up in heaven watching over us, and you’re with me wherever I go, but I still miss you so so much. I try everyday to make you proud and I hope most days I you see me and you’re proud. I would give anything to be able to sit in your lap, in the Packer room, and have you call me Tink just one last time. God I wish you were here. I miss you bop bop. 

I was going through some old photos online and found an old team picture from a work trip.  From time to time my experiences working with him come back to mind.  This time, seeing the old photo led me here again to this site.  He was a terrific person to work with and had an impact on many people through the years.  I just wanted to let you know, I'm sure I'm not alone, he's still in all of our thoughts.  I hope his family is doing well.

I miss you Dad.  I wish you were around so that we cold have our talks.  The boys are doing great.  Devan is 17, a Junior in high school and driving.  Watching him drive off on his own for the first time I understood then how you and Mom must have felt when I started driving.   Austin is 14 and now a freshman in high school.  Both Boys have jobs working at a local restaurant washing dishes. They get all A's and B's and Devan is looking at going to college.  I hope that he goes to CWU but I'll be happy where ever he goes.  Packers are doing OK.  They are currently 3-2 and play the Bears at home on Thursday.  There have been NFL players protesting and refusing to stand for the national anthem at games,  making it a bit tough to support them, but I still watch when I can.  Favre went into the Hall of Fame this summer.  I thought of you when he gave his talk about his dad.  Things are OK...not great but not too bad either...Life is tough sometimes, things change and I often wish things could be like there were before you left.  I wish we could have those talks and those hugs we used to share.  I love you so much and I miss you. I hope to see you in my dreams.  Love Tim

It's been 3.5 years since I last wrote you here.  I started thinking about you today and I thought to come here.  You are missed everyday and i wish we could see each other again.  I know Grandpa is up there in heaven with you.  Pam and I and Devan and Austin are doing well.  Devan is a freshman in High School now and Austin is in the 7th grade.  Both are on the Honor Roll and excel in school.  The Packer Swept the Bears this year and this last Sunday they beat them 55-14.  It was a great game and you would have loved it.  I love you Dad.  I miss you.   Tim

It is  Christmas time again and as always I think about you every day...a lot of times I think of a funny story or about advice you gave...I miss you every day and wish you were here and that we had more than memories to cling too...Merry Christmas Dad.  I love you and I miss you.

Hey dad- Well it has been over 2 1/2 years since you passed and not a day goes by that I dont miss you. The house has sold 
and is being cleaned out this weekend.Mom moved to an apartment in Mill Creek, right by Nick. Jack got his apartment in Seattle
and I am looking for a house or condo soon. Im sorry that I could not keep the Packer Room for you, but I promise it will be
up soon in my house. Alot of stuff is going on dad and I just wish I had my buddy, my man, my Packer Buddy to talk to.
I love ya dad and miss you terribly. Wish I could hug you and tell you I love you. Im sorry dad...

Almost 2.5 years since you passed Dad...Mom sold the house...We're proud of her but moving on is hard to do.  We all miss you tons...I am learning to play your guitar, got a packer Tattoo...and I may have found a way to get you onto the Frozen Tundra like you asked.  I love ya Dad and I wish I could just come over or call you up and tell you that.

My dad... Simple, loving, funny, and most of all a coach. He coached many through his lifetime. I still wonder sometimes if he still is out there coaching each of us in his own way.  Sometimes I think of how he would handle a situation. And then I let out a slight laugh and realize the way to handle anything is through laughter and love. So as he did I will continue to laugh and of course love through any situation. Blessings to all who were touched by my dads laughter and love.

It's been a while Dad.  Not a day goes by that I don't think of you...I miss you tons...this still hurts deep in my soul.

Hey Dad,

I came here today and saw your memorial was down so I paid to have it up permanently.  We all miss you so much.  So much is going on some good and some not so good.  I pray to you every night and ask you to come see me in my dreams...sometimes you do.  Devan and Austin are doing great in school...all A's and B's  they make me proud and I know you would be too.  Love you Dad.

Tim

It's been a year since your service Dad and damn I miss you hard...sometimes it is almost to much to bear...it just ain't fair...I wish you were here...some days are good and others this grief just sneaks up a bites ya...you were an amazing Dad and the best Man I ever knew.  I miss you Dad...Love Tim

JUST FOUND OUT OF SONS  PASSING. VERY SORRY   FROM YOUR OLD BUDDIES WIFE  DOTTIE. RUSS HAS BEEN GONE BUT STILL MISSED BY ALL HIS FAMILY. ALSO SO SAD TO HEAR ROSEMARY SNOW HAS LEFT US  . HOPE HANK IS OK.. .NOT MANY OF US LEFT. HOPE U GET THIS MESSAGE      DOTTIE MARTIN

We're having the 40th reunion of the CHS class of 1971 in July and we will miss you so. I wish so much that you could be there with us.

Dad I miss you...I think about you every day and not a day goes by that you are not terribly missed...I watched Field of Dreams today...our favorite Movie...made me smile to recall the times we watched it together and played Catch in our back yard.  I miss you Dad...more than I can bear at times...I love you.  Love Tim

My HS friend called last night to say she discovered my dear friend's passing.  Craig was my mentor, confidante, inspiration, and encourager  at CHS.  His smile and loving kindness brightened everyone's world.  He drove to Sault Ste. Marie for my college graduation but missed it because he stopped to assist victims of a serious car accident on the way...just the kind of man he was.  I'm grateful to hear he had a caring and wonderful family and (sounds like) the terrific life he so deserved.  Bless his loved ones.

This is obviously very late and I was unaware of Greg's passing. He and I were very involved in ROTC and spent a lot of time together. My condolences and prayers are with his entire family. 
Mike Tomasi

I Miss you Dad...I just wish I could talk to you...Packers won the Superbowl...boys doing good in school...I wish I could get advice from you on raising them like I used too...today is your Birthday I wanted to call to wish you a happy one but I could not...I miss you so much.  I wish you would come to me in my dreams at least...my heart aches...I love you Dad...Tim

To Craig Suter's extended family:
I was late in checking my messages on Facebook, and through a fellow CHS graduate, came upon the passing of Craig.
It was sad to hear, we were in the same graduating class. I remember him being a scholar, and always being friendly.  
I was saddened to read the entries of those who knew him, but proud of how he affected so many in a positive way in his work career.  Calumet has graduated so many engaging people,and Craig obviously was at the head of his class.
I pray that God helps you through this difficult time(He Will!), and help you to lean on each other with the positive memories of Craig.  
My deepest condolences and sympathy,

Hey dad,

 Packers won yesterday against the Bears so we are going as a 6th seed in the playoffs! They play the Eagles on Sunday and I think were going to win! I love you and miss you very much dad. Love you!

I knew Craig from high school, but also from grade school at Sacred Heart Central.....so sorry for your loss.

I saw the announcement in the Tech Alumni Magazine today. I was saddened to hear of Craig's untimely passing. We were great friends in high school and at MTU and I have many fond memories. I am so sorry for your loss.

I just saw the announcement in the Tech Alumni Magazine.  I remember Craig's great laugh from our time at MTU, and our long talks in the Union Cafeteria.  So sorry for your loss.

I miss you dad... I love you very much and just want to hear your voice, get a hug and words of wisdom... School is almost over for the quarter and I wish we could go have a beer together and talk about the future and plans like we use to. I miss you and love you dad!

Hey dad... Packers won yesterday but have alot to work on... First day of class today also- I'll work hard and make you proud of me. I miss you so much dad & wish I could get a hug and advice. Love you dad!

Oh I miss you so much...I dreamed about you last week...You gave the BEST hugs and kisses...I miss our talks...Packers won today...I miss you Dad.  I wish I could see you again.  Tim

Craig and I shared just a few years in the early 1970's but those were great years.  We spent most of our time together as we started our Rock and Roll Band called Motherfly.  Craig was a great singer, a fantastic Bass guitar player, and even more importantly a true friend.  I'm deeply sorry for your loss.  Craig will always hold a special place in my heart and memories.

Hey dad... I miss you so much & wish I could get a hug from you... I dont know what to do about things & need your advice. The Packers won Thursday (8/19) 59-24 and they looked good! I miss you so much & I love you forever... See ya later dad & talk to you soon!

Dad I miss you and I wish I could talk to you.  This is not fair that you are gone.  I love you...I will love you forever...Tim

Pam and family,
I was deeply touched and profoundly honored to witness the outpouring of love at Craig's service on Saturday.  I was privleged to work with Craig at both Premera and AT&T Wireless.  I remember many years ago when Craig brought Chris and Jack into our office at Premera and asked me to share with them what a "day in the life of....." meant in the business world.  I was pleased to share with them and even more so that Craig thought enough of my talents to ask that I share them with two of his children.  He was a very special man.  You have a special family, Pam.   My thoughts are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Pam and family, Jack and Mary,

Our deepest sympanthy, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I had the honor to work with Craig both at Premera and at AT&T.  He was a wonderful mentor, colleague and friend.  I too remember the day of the earthquake when Craig took over and made sure we were all safe.  He looked out for us too on a daily basis.  It was just his nature;  generous and caring.   He touched so many lives for the better, and he certainly touched mine.  Heaven must have needed a special angel.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad times.   With deepest sympathy,  Maria Keller (Edmonds WA)

You have my deepest sympathy.  Memories are the best things because they can never be forgotten.  Keeping you in my prayers.

Pam and family, words cannot express my sadness for your family during this difficult time.  You will forever have a guardian angel watching over your entire family until you join your Packer in heaven.  May happy memories carry you through this.  Al, Karin and McKenzie Santos

I also worked with Craig at AT&T Wireless, and will forever remember and be grateful for his mentoring and support he gave me during that time. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time, Craig will be missed by many.

I had the pleasure of working with Craig only recently at Concur. He was smart, generous and boy, did he have a great laugh.  It was truly my pleasure to get to know Craig. Like all of you, I wish we had more time together.

I worked with Craig at AT&T and he was such a joy to work with all the time. He was so BOISTEROUS and supportive, two very important qualities. He will be very missed, by so very many. My condolences to his family, a great loss! But I will always remember Craig in a wonderful light.

I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking lots about all of you during these hard times. Logan will know his Grandpa through the stories you tell.
Shannon Bates

Craig was such a great influence on me in my early days at AT&T Wireless.  He helped make me the person I am today and he'll be sorely missed. One of the best moments I had w/Craig was attending Ozzfest w/him in 2001 and getting to know him outside of work.  Hew as a wonderful human being and will be sorely missed.  Prayers to friends and/family during this sad time.

I had the good fortune to get to know Craig while working with him at AT&T Wireless. He was a great guy and wonderful to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

I worked for Craig at AT&T years ago.  Not only was he the best manager I have ever worked for, but he was also a friend.  He kept in touch long after we stopped working together, and was always a selfless kind man.  He will be missed by all of us who knew him, both professionally and personally.

Craig was such a great guy to work with. I remember sitting in his office when I was new to the team. I had a minor issue to discuss with him but ended up crying uncontrollably... he patiently sat there and waited - totally unruffled. When I could talk I told him I was pregnant (he was the first person I told at work). He was so kind and told me to take my time drying my eyes and getting myself together before having to leave his office and be seen by others. He also had great advice for the coming months. He was a very kind man. May God bless you and comfort you through this difficult time.

I worked for Craig at AT&T, and as others have said he was unmatched: tough but fair and expected the best from everyone and himself. Immediately after the 2001 earthquake he remained unfazed and led the rest of us to safety. Afterwards he always parked on the top floor of the parking garage so after the next one, in his words, he could simply drive home over the rubble! He was a mentor to me and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone whose life he so selflessly touched.

I worked with Craig for several years and found him to be a warm, caring and family-centric person.  I will miss him and offer my prayers of support to his beloved family.

Craig, you left too early.  The days we worked together at AT&T Wireless eBusiness seems just like yesterday.  I will always remember your laughs, passion, your friendship, and the support you provided in difficult times. I am so saddended to hear the loss.  May you rest in peace.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Craig was one of the best managers i had worked for. His passion and commitment were a great source of inspiration for me.I hope the memories of Craig will be of comfort to you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Craig made such a mark on this world! I had the pleasure of working with him at AT&T. He had such an infectious laugh and was wonderful to work with. 
I hope the memories of Craig will be of comfort to you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thinking of you during this difficult time, hoping your wonderful memories are
helping you make it through.

To the Suter & Shea Families:
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss.  Just know we're thinking of you all during this difficult time.  
With deepest sympathy,
The Wiinamaki Family, Mohawk MI

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

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Craig Allen Suter

February 14, 1953 – August 14, 2010

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