Earl Martin Sutliff

Earl “Buck” Sutliff, 77 years of age, passed away October 22, 2016 surrounded by his family at Liberty Village where he was given love and care. “Buck” was born in Bushnell, Illinois, to Earl and Margaret Sutliff. After his graduation from Knoxville High School in 1957 he entered the U.S. Air Force where he served four years as an Air Traffic Control Operator. On August 18, 1962, he married Betty Wyckoff. She survives along with their four children, Kimberly (Joseph) Park of Princeton, Earl “Guy” (Carrie) Sutliff of Arlington, Texas, Teresa (Bill) Prince of Princeton and Amy (Eric) Thompson of Princeton. Grandchildren include Tony, Sarah, Kate, Chad, Mallory, Eric, Montana , Travis, Samantha, Tyler, Bentley, Saylor, Ashton, Jacob, Rori, David, Courtney, Mylee, Chloe, Gabe and Grady. Also surviving is Buck’s twin sister, Earlene (Jerry) Campbell, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Francie, and grandson Baby Earl Sutliff. Buck loved the community of Princeton where he was a long time resident. He owned Sutliff’s Home Furnishings, Sutliff and Associates (real estate), and after retirement he worked as a People Greeter for Wal-Mart and a Gold Coat at Perry Memorial Hospital. He served as President of Rotary, President of Princeton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Valley Association of Realtors and the Princeton Jaycees. He also served on the Princeton Zoning Board, Princeton City Council and on the first steering committee for the Bureau County Homestead Festival. He was a charter member of the “Truth Table” at the Swedish Cup. Reverend Brian Gilbert will be officiating at a celebration of Earl’s life and faith at his home church, First United Methodist Church of Princeton, Illinois, at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 26, 2016 with a luncheon to follow. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of Liberty Village, the management and staff at Princeton Walmart, Jennifer Merth, and his best friends, Birney Brown, John Revell and Jerry Campbell. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Illinois Music Therapy Services. Norberg Memorial Home is assisting the family, online condolences may be left at norbergfh.com

Earl Martin Sutliff

July 27, 1939 - October 22, 2016