Fred Robert William Sutter, 72, died August 20, 2014 in Olympia, WA. He is survived by his spouse, Charlotte Sutter, 3 children: daughters Monica Sutter of Yelm and Angela Sutter of Lacey, and son Mark and Zandra Sutter of Farmington, CT, 3 grandchildren, Chloe Rivera, Rafael Rivera and Sadie Keating, along with 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Fred was a Captain in the U. S. Army and flew helicopters in Vietnam in 1968. He was awarded 2 bronze stars, an air medal and a Vietnamese medal. He was a member of the VFW.
Fred was a longtime resident of the Olympia area, former business owner and automobile salesman. After his retirement, he drove school bus for the North Thurston School District which he truly enjoyed. He loved “his kids” most of the time.
Fred loved his garden of flowers, camping and his many friends. He was known and loved by many whose lives he touched and will be sorely missed by all.
Interment will be at Mills & Mills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements under the direction of Mills & Mills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Tumwater, WA.
