Lawrence C. DeSutter, Jr.

Attica - Lawrence "Larry" Charles DeSutter Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4th after a short illness at Westminster Village in West Lafayette, Indiana. He was 92 years old.

Lawrence was born two miles east of Attica on June 23, 1928. He was the son of the late Lawrence DeSutter Sr. and Genevieve (Nelson) DeSutter. He attended Davis (Vine) Grade School and Attica High School, graduating in 1947. He was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Church. Lawrence married Patricia Ann Andres on September 1, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Fowler, Indiana . He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Patricia and their six children: Kathleen (David) Mack, Steven( Nancy) DeSutter, Joseph (Carol) DeSutter, David (Juliann) DeSutter, John (Jeanna) DeSutter, and Patrick (Kamela) DeSutter. Lawrence is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Lawrence farmed in the Davis and Logan township areas all his life. He was known for his love of his family and stewardship of the land. He took great pride in his beautiful fields and their farm home.

He and Patricia retired to Attica in 1995 and lived there for 20 years, moving more recently to Westminster Village in West Lafayette.

Lawrence was a member of the Attica Rotary for many years and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow award. He was also honored by the Fountain County Soil and Water District as the 1998 Conservation Farmer of the Year. He had been a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church Council. He ran for Fountain County Commissioner in 1988.

He was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth ( Betty) Wilson.

Changes to the current services of Larry DeSutter -
Due to the recent surge in COVID 19, the family would like to have a private visitation at the Maus Funeral Home and a private family funeral mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica. In lieu of visiting the funeral home and church, the family would welcome cards and letters directed to Larry's wife, Patricia. You may mail them to: Mrs. Patricia DeSutter, c/o Westminster Village, 2741 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette, IN 47906. The funeral mass will be lived streamed on Face Book at Fountain County Area Catholic. Ask to be joined and you can watch the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church "Ramp Fund". The family would like to thank all the staff at Westminster Village for their kindness and care shown Larry and Pat.