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Charles “chuck” Suits Obituary (1955 - 2023)

Born Jun 06, 1955, Charles “chuck” Suits attended Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Charles “chuck” Suits.

Graduation Year Class of 1973
Date of Birth Jun 06, 1955
Date of Passing Dec 28, 2023
About Charles Wesley Suits "Chuck" was born June 6th, 1955 in Roseclare, IL to Charles Suits Jr. & Betty Louise Creamer. He died December 28th, 2023 in Wichita Falls, Tx. He attended college at the University of Illinois then went on to presue his Doctorate at University of North Texas and graduated with high honors. He opened his Internal Medicine practice with a specility in Cardiology in Idaho in the late 1980's where he treated multiple patients that became like family. Ever the entertainer, music played a pivitol role throughout his life. He had the pleasure of playing with multiple musical groups including Looking Glass and Neil Diamond's band, and performed in numerous venues. He managed to always find himself surrounded by interesting characters including scuba diving with Robert Plant and playing pool with Hollywood Henderson.


An avid guitar player, he was always quick to entertain crowds wheter by sharing his musical skill for family and friends or impressing everyone with his 22lbs deep dish Chicago pizza. His passion for entertaining established a reputation for hosting epic Halloween and 4th of July events.


He is preceeded in death by his parents Charles & Betty Suits of Waukegan, IL. He is survived by Wife Teresa Suits of Wichita Falls, TX, Sister Elaine & Robin Rahn of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Daughter Lindsey & Ryan McCormick of Fredrick, MD, Step-son Keane Ramsey of American Falls, ID, Son Brandon & Crystal Suits of Fort Worth, TX, Daughter Tallea Haning of Burkburnett, TX & a plethora of Grandchildren as well as his loyal canine companion Scout.


Family ask that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Charles  “chuck”   Suits

Classmate Memories

Kimberly Wallin '73 said:

So sorry to see hear this, Chuck was in every theater production during our school years, and taught me to ski at Alpine and Wilmot.

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Diane Christensen '72 said:

Many, many good memories of time spent with Chuck (or as I called him “Wes”). He was so much fun and such a good date. Ever the gentleman. I loved his parents too.
Always hoped we would reconnect one day. This news saddens me immensely.
Diane Christensen Wilson

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