Albert Lee “Bert” Suiter a former Henryetta resident, died April 11, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 84. He was born July 3, 1939 in Dewar to Buster and Lorene (Yandle) Suiter who preceded him in death. Bert’s son John Allen Suiter also preceded him in Death.
Bert had a distinguished career in the Coast Guard. Bert also served in two other Branches of the Military before he chose his career with the Coast Guard. Bert retired from the Coast Guard April 1, 1982, with many honors and awards including: 1st & 2nd Coast Guard Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Antarctica Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Coast Guard Unit Commendation with Gold Star and “O” Device, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Cutter’s Man Insignia, and a Coast Guard Achievement Medal.
Bert is survived by his brother Jim Suiter (Phyliss); sisters Nancy Suiter and Mary Beltran; daughter Kelly Morrison (Doug); granddaughter Jessica Morrison; grandson Brandon Morrison (Rachael); great grandson Kaleb Novak; great granddaughters Mayce Novak, Tilley Morrison, and Piper Morrison; his son Terry Suiter (Lisa); grandson Kyle Suiter (Morgan); great grandson Landyn Suiter; grandson Brent Suiter (Payton); niece Shelly Harris (Michael); great nephew Andrew (Savannah); great, great nephew Lucas Harris; great niece Madeline; great nephew Matthew; niece Jennifer Wiggington, great niece Alexandria Wiggington.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Barton, officiating. Interment with full Military Honors provided by the US Coast Guard, at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home.