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Suzanne Butler Obituary
Aug 28, 1938 - May 2, 2025
Sandusky
Suzanne (Parish) Butler, 86, formerly of Elyria and Port Clinton, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Parkvue Health Care Center in Sandusky after a lengthy illness. She was born August 28, 1938, in Champaign, Illinois, to the late Paul and Kathryn (Steiner) Parish. Suzanne graduated from Elyria High School in 1956 and married Charles "Chuck" Butler on August 22, 1959. He preceded her in death January 23, 2017.
Suzanne worked as an X-ray technician at Elyria Memorial Hospital before dedicating much of her life to being a homemaker. She was active in the Elyria Women's Club and the former Spring Valley Country Club. She enjoyed reading, painting, rug-hooking, and baking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandsons.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula (Bernie) Zeiher of Port Clinton; grandchildren, Charles "Alex" (Megan) Zeiher and Jacob Zeiher; great-grandchildren, Anna and Camden Zeiher; and nephew, Charles (Debby) Lance.
Services will be private, and burial will take place alongside her husband in Sackett Cemetery, Danbury Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribut-ions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpries man.com.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to The Commons of Providence Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parkvue Health Care Center, and Stein Hospice for their compassionate care during the final years of Suzanne's life.
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