Walter "Steve" Suter, 73, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.

Steve was born September 3, 1953, in Lima, to Edwin and Marjorie (Fairall) Suter, who preceded him in death. On September 25, 2000, he married Terri Hites-Suter, who preceded him in death on December 17, 2020. 

Steve was a graduate of Bluffton High School and dedicated many years to Kirtland's Auto Repair as a mechanic. He enjoyed playing poker, cheering on the Buckeyes, supporting his grandchildren, and spending time with his beloved dog, Jazzy. His grandchildren called him by his full name, "Walter" and they were his pride and joy. 

He is survived by his four daughters, Kelly (Aaron) Williams of Rockport and Penny (Chad) Ward of Findlay, Wendy (Ronnie) Parker of Belle Center, and Kellie (Shane) Reed of Harrod; a son-in-law, Kyle Murphy of Pandora; 8 grandchildren, Ciarra (Marvin) Griffin, Seth (Molly) Evans, Jarod Murphy, Alexis (Jeremiah Bondman) Reed, Grant Murphy, Devin Reed, Jocelyn Ward, and Jessa Ward; four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Owen, and McKinley Evans and Aaliyah Bondman; and three siblings, Ed (Lou) Suter of Ottawa, Ron (Ruth) Suter of Cridersville, and Kathy (Daniel) Stark of Beaverdam. 

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Murphy and a grandson, Jaeden Ward.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 12:00  p.m.  at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton with Pastor Mike Downey to officiate the service. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -12:00  p.m.  at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lifeline of Ohio.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.