Neil Suomela

Suomela, Neil R., age 80. Died September 5, 2011. Dear husband of Sally. Loving father of Scott, and Sandra Jerry Willis. Proud Grandfather of Kristina Joshua Thomas and Joseph. Great Grandfather of James and Juliet. Brother of Dale. Family will receive friends at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica, Wednesday 4-8 pm and Thursday 2-8 pm. Friday he will lie in state at 10:30am until time of funeral service at 11am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica. Interment Brookside Cemetery, Charlevoix, MI. Family request donations to Trinity Lutheran Church- Utica, Bethany Lutheran Church- Charlevoix, OR Salvation Army Citadel Church, 55 Church Street, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com Neil R. Suomela, EAGLES SUPERFAN and a SUPER MAN! Written by: Janice Bartneck
Passion. Loyalty. Devotion.
These words best describe what Neil Suomela brings to the Eisenhower sidelines. Neil is always one of the first to pay a player on the back after a great play, or give words of encouragement after a rough play. A leader through example: Neil was honored last season with an "Eisenhower Lifetime Achievement" award. Living his life with true Brains, Heart, and Courage, Neil continues to cross country ski and has rode his bike numerous times from his winter home in Shelby Township to his summer home in Charlevoix. A true inspiration, Neil is loved by all and an invaluable part of the Eagle Family!