Paul Frederick Sutphen

Paul was 91 years old at the time of his passing on October 29, 2025. Paul was born on April 18, 1934 in Owosso, Michigan. He was a snowbird who lived in Michigan for 6 months and then 6 months in Louisiana. He was an advocate for the unborn and attended and organized the Pilgrimage for Life bus trips to the March for Life in Washington, DC for over 40 years. He belonged to Shiawassee Right to Life of Michigan. He joined Nocturnal Adoration while attending high school. He was a lifetime member of the third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He was the first Eucharistic Minister in St. Paul’s Church in Owosso and also did hospital Eucharistic Ministry in Louisiana. He sang in the choir in both Owosso and Louisiana. He was a member of the Legion of Mary in Louisiana, He enjoyed gardening and taking care of his lawn. He attended many car shows and owned a 1951 Ford which was the first car he drove at the age of 16. He enjoyed playing golf, riding a bike and cross-country skiing. He was married to Barbara (Ehrle) Sutphen for 27 years. They met in the Holy Land while attending a Charismatic Conference in Jerusalem. He was the stepfather to Stephen Ehrle (Claire) and Jennifer (Michael) Purcell and six grandchildren. Paul was previously married to MaryAnn Cummings and had ten children. He felt that all of his children were Gifts From God. Catherine Pittman, Therese Kline, Paul Michael Sutphen, James (Lisa) Sutphen, Mary (Doug) Beaugard, Helen (Guy) Win, Alma Sutphen, Mark (Heather) Sutphen, John (Melissa) Sutphen and Alice (Ryan) Snook. He had 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren from this marriage. He had many nieces and nephews whom he enjoyed. Paul was predeceased by his father and mother, Harry and Alma (Klueh) Sutphen and sisters Lois Fisher and Ruth Kline, brother-in-laws Leo Fisher and Cecil Kline and son-in-law David Kline. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at Divine Mercy Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner, Louisiana on Friday, November 7, 2025. Visitation will be held at church from 11:00 a.m. to Noon followed by a Funeral Mass at Noon. Interment will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Shiawassee Right to Life of Michigan, St. Paul Catholic Church or Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Reception will be held after Mass at the family’s home. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Paul Frederick Sutphen

April 18, 1934 - October 29, 2025