Lawrence E. Suter, Jr, 78, formerly of Lafayette, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in Tampa, FL.

Larry was born to the late Lawrence E. Suter, Sr., and J. Arlene (McElhoe) Suter on July 31, 1939, at home in Carroll County, Indiana. He graduated from Southwestern High School in 1957. He married Ann L. Millikin on February 13, 1970 in Lafayette, IN and she survives.

Larry served in the Air Force Reserves from 1961 to 1966 and was on active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged after achieving the rank of Staff Sgt. For 31 years he worked at Lafayette National Bank as Assistant Vice President and Trust Operations Supervisor.  He retired in 1997.  Larry served in committee chair positions for the Banking Association Institute.  Larry volunteered with the Salvation Army, the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, St. Elizabeth Hospital Fair, and the United Way.

He recently moved to the Tampa, FL area to be near his sons and family. He enjoyed working with people and always enjoyed his pets.

Surviving are: Children, Trevor S. (wife-Lori) Suter of Tallahassee,FL, Derek C. Suter of Odessa,FL, three granddaughters, Briley Hearne of Tallahassee,Fl, Kathryn M. and Molly E. Suter of Odessa,FL who were the lights of his life. He is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Dillard and Janet Shull.

Friends may call on Feb 2, 5-8 p.m., at Soller-Baker Funeral Home Lafayette Chapel , 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN. And services will be Feb 3 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter , 14010 Roosevelt Blvd. # 709, Clearwater, FL 33762; 727-578-2558 or a local Alzheimer's Association.