- Date Of Birth: February 11, 1932
- Date Of Death: April 6, 2010
- State: Illinois
Vincent F. Suarez Jr. 78, of Peru, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his home. Mr. Suarez Jr. was born February 11, 1932 in DePue to Vincent and Mary (Kuhar) Suarez. He married Joan E. Wokna on January 3, 1953 at St. Joseph Church, Peru. He served in the United States Army stationed in Japan during the Korean War.
Mr. Suarez was the president and owner of Koolmaster Co, Inc. LaSalle for 55 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Peru past trustee, St. Joseph Holy Name Society, Kiwanis Club for 40 years and past president and the American Legion Post # 0375. Mr. Suarez and his wife were financial supporters of many charitable organizations including St. Jude Hospital, American Red Cross, United Way, and the Special Olympics.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Joan; 8 children, Michael (Susan) Suarez of Peru, Jeffrey Suarez of LaSalle, Thomas Suarez of Peru, Steven (Susan) Suarez of Peru, Jane (Daniel) Baker of Winter Park, FL, Julie Moore of Granville, David (Lynda) Suarez of Peru and Peter (Kori) Suarez of Peru; 21 grandchildren, Kristen Suarez, Douglas Suarez, Rebecca Suarez, Christopher Suarez, Alexander Suarez, Linda Golick, Andrew Suarez, James Suarez, Joseph Suarez, Bradley Suarez, Elizabeth Baker, Sherry Baker, Sarah Nowlin, Jennifer Moore, Michael Moore, David Suarez, Jessica Suarez, Natalie Suarez, Luke Suarez, Clare Suarez and Benjamin Suarez; 3 great grandchildren; a brother James (Carol) Suarez of DePue; 5 sisters Lillian Baer of Livermore, CA, Anita (Leonard) Hybki of Peru, Betty Suarez of DePue, Mary (Gerald) Toovey of DePue and Sylvia (James) Hubert of Granite City.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
