Ralph Suscheck

Ralph M. Suscheck, age 92, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Golden Living Western Reserve. He was born on January 16, 1925 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Michael and Alvina Suscheck.

Ralph served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was stationed with SHAEF Headquarters from 1942-1946 during World War II. Upon returning from the service, he graduated from Millcreek High School in 1948 and received his associate’s business degree from Gannon College. Ralph's 40 year career was in the grocery business starting with Cook's Market in Millcreek. Then he worked with Loblaws where he was a district manager responsible for 13 stores before his retirement in 1987. During the 1950’s he was active in the Auxiliary Millcreek Police Department.

Ralph and his wife Margaret were long time members of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. He was a loving husband, great father and adored his grandsons. When he was younger he always enjoyed hunting. However, even more he loved being retired, always offered encouragement and support to his wife while she tended her gardens and enjoyed snacking on Hershey miniature candy bars. Ralph would tell stories of his duties and experiences during the war in London, England, and as the war ended he spent his time in Germany.

It was in London where he met Margaret who would later move to the United States with him and become his wife of 52 years.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Margaret L. Trusler Suscheck on May 16, 2005, a brother Ed Suscheck and a sister Eleanor Monocello.
He is survived by his son David J. Suscheck, and his wife Kelly, two grandsons: David J. Jr. and his wife Kara Hesch, and Nathan Suscheck all of Millcreek along with his lovely great granddaughter Lily. A sister Mary Suscheck Sallot of Lutz, FL, brother in law Pete Monocello and sister in law Claudine Suscheck along with many nieces and nephews also survive.
The family would like to thank the staff at Western Reserve and the team at Great Lakes Hospice for their special care.

Friends are invited to call on the family on Wednesday April 12th from 5-8pm at Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th St. (at Powell Ave.) and attend a service there on Thursday April 13th at 10am with Rev. Timm High presiding. Burial will be private at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of NW PA, 2407 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506.