Jon William Sues

STOW - Jon William Sues, 83, died October 1, 2023. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Buchtel High School, served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and had retired as owner of Insured Financial Plans. Jon was a member of Charles Faust American Legion Post 281, the NRA, and the Marine Corps Association. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Akron, where he had served as a past deacon and elder. As a longtime resident of Stow, Jon was very active in community and professional organizations. His clubs, committees, and recognitions include Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce (past president), 1991 Stow Business Person of the Year, Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls (past president), and Paul Harris Fellow recipient, Stow FOPA, Stow Community Improvement Council Board of Trustees, Stow Independence Day Committee, Stow Schools Foundation, Stow Charter Review Board, and was the founder and organizer of the Stow Rib Burn Off. Jon was also a member of Akron, Ohio, and National Life Underwriters Associations, receiving the National Quality Award. Jon excelled as a swimmer, receiving many local, regional, and national awards, and was a member of the Ohio Masters Swim Club and the Cleveland Swim Club. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen; daughters, Shannon Sues Welsh and Shere Sues; granddaughters, Katheryn Welsh and Sarah Squires; three great-grandchildren, and he will always be “Papa” to Emma Nicole Stegmeier, Raina Ports, Hannah Bell Ports, Hayden Alana Ports, Owen James Stegmeier, Xavier Cole Stegmeier, Hadley Grace McDivitt, Dax Raymond Stegmeier, Connor Stark, Liam Ansell, and Eva McDivitt. As per Jon’s wishes, there will be no services.