Dr. Larry L. Suino

Dr. Larry Lou Suino, 89, of N3661 US-2 Iron Mountain, Michigan passed away Friday November 4, at Marshfield Medical Clinic-Dickinson following a short illness. Larry was born in Iron Mountain to Jess and Vadis Suino on April 7, 1933. He attended Kingsford High School where he was a 1951 graduate. While attending Kingsford he was a member of the football, basketball and track teams. He was a 1951 UP All-Star representing the South Squad. Following graduation, Larry attended Michigan State University prior to joining the United States Army. Larry valiantly served from October 1953 until September 1955 during the Korean War when he was honorably discharged. While in the Army Larry was a Guided Missile Specialist and achieved the rank of Corporal. Larry attended the Illinois College of Optometry from 1955-1958 where he graduated with his Bachelor and Doctorate Degrees. He met his future wife while attending college and eventually married Ms. Alberta L Rohrer on August 2, 1958. He moved back to Iron Mountain and opened Suino Family Vision from 1959 until his retirement in 1994. Larry also ran the VA eye clinic from 1984 until his permanent retirement in 1998. He was an accomplished scuba diver and world traveler. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, baking, spending time with his family and reading Louis L’Amour novels. Larry is survived by his two daughters, Vickie (Richard) Wales and Lori Zahn; two grandchildren, Jessica (Ray) Heikkinen and Jared Wales; two sisters, Jean Cousineau and Kay (Clyde) Ewin. He is also survived by his best friend and significant other, Kathy Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta, his parents, and most of his friends. Visitation will be from 9:00 am -11:00 am on Friday, November 11th at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Fr. Mark McQuesten officiating. Burial will be at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to charity of their choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Larry L. Suino online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Dr. Larry L. Suino

April 7, 1933 - November 4, 2022