Leonard J. M. "Len" Suess, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, December 8, 1940 in Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 in St. Louis, MO.

Len was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, IL.  He was a graduate of McCray Dewey Class of 1958 and SIUE 1976.  He was a veteran of the US Army.

Len was an avid supporter and fan of Triad High School and the sports programs.  He was instrumental in Triad's adoption of soccer in 1980.  He was actively involved in senior softball both as a player and a manager.  He was recently inducted into the St. Louis Softball Hall of Fame and the Softball Players Association (National Award).

The only thing greater than his love of sports was the love he had for his family, his greatest passion.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Suess; and his parents, Leo and Esther (nee Ahring) Suess.

Surviving are his wife, Judy (nee Elliott) Suess; his son, John (Michelle) Suess of Troy, IL; and his grandchildren, Eric and Molly Suess of Nashville, TN.

Memorials may be made to the Triad Athletic Department to support both the Boys and Girls programs.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com

Visitation for Len will be 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, March 21, at Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, IL and 10:30 to 11:30 am on Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Troy, IL with Rev. Albert B. Collver officiating.  Interment will be in Friedens Cemetery, Troy, IL

RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL