John William Sutton, 44, Coldwater, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 20, 2014.

He was born July 23, 1970, in Tacoma, Wash., to Irving and Patricia Morrison Sutton, who survive in Toledo. On Feb. 15, 1997, he married Jennifer Bruns, who survives in Coldwater with their three children, Gage, Gabriella and Graden.

Also surviving are two siblings, Tracey Sutton, Hamilton, and Brian (Rachel) Sutton, Toledo; parents-in-law, Daniel and Martha Bruns, Coldwater; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ted (Becky) Bruns, Versailles, Jackie (Bill) Buschur, St. Henry, and Aaron Bruns, Coldwater; and 12 nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and worked as a designer for Safeway Packaging. He loved being a member of CrossFit and also enjoyed golf and hiking. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and had extraordinary creative talents. He was a brave, positive and gentle fighter during his life and battle with cancer.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Memorials may be made to an education fund to be set up for his children.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.