Albert J. Suppinger

South Bend - November 28, 1921 - October 14, 2021

Albert J. Suppinger, 99, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Albert was born November 28, 1921 in South Bend to the late Vincent and Mary (Arr) Suppinger. On January 25, 1947 in St. Mary's Church Albert married his loving wife Dorothy (Horwarth) Suppinger, she preceded him in death on October 7, 2014. He was also preceded in death by a son, Vincent Suppinger.

Left to cherish the memory of Albert are his children, Albert V. (Pat) Suppinger, Paul (Barb) Suppinger, Annemarie (John) Pillman, Margaret (Greg) Meert, Michael Suppinger; daughter-in-law, Sue Suppinger; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Suppinger.

Al was a graduate of Washington High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He worked for South Bend Lathe for 46 years. He was active with the Boy Scouts as a Scout Master for many years. Al was a devoted family man as he spent most of his time with his family. They especially enjoyed time spent together at the lake, which the family has owned and shared for over 70 years. His DIY skills helped build and maintain a cottage at the lake. Al loved his Canada fishing trips with his sons, relatives, and friends. He inherited his mother's baking and cooking talents of Hungarian food. Al touched many lives with his humor and talent for storytelling.

Visitation will be 3:00pm to 7:00pm with a rosary being prayed at 3:00pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, Mayflower Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Indiana, https://fundraise.arthritis.org/campaigne/Albert-J--Suppinger--memorial-fund Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net

Posted online on October 15, 2021

10/15/2021 EJS