Born in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, he grew up in Detroit, the son of Elgin and Beatrice Suggitt. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and served in the Army for two years. He was a well regarded civil engineer with Atwell-Hicks.
He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Yeulette on October 25, 1952. They were married for almost 52 years when she passed away in 2004.
Al enjoyed playing paddle ball for many years at the IM building. He and Pat loved spending time at their cottage on Portage Lake in the summer and hosted family and many friends there. They also enjoyed traveling.
He is survived by their children, Mari Jo (Gary) Honeck, Michael Suggitt and Patti Farrand. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Eric Honeck, Stephanie (Honeck) Castor, Michael Suggitt, Rebecca (Suggitt) Russell, Allison Farrand, Spencer Farrand and great grandchildren Bryn, Elisabeth and Anysley Castor, William and Christopher Honeck and Declan Russell.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Muehling Funeral Chapel at 403 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor.
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