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In Memory: Dr. Jeffrey Sutarik (PU DVM 2005)

November 1, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that Dr. Jeffrey A. Sutarik, of Lombard, Ill., passed away suddenly October 26.  He was 41. Dr. Sutarik joined the veterinary team at the Lombard Veterinary Hospital after earning his Purdue DVM degree in 2005, and served there ever since.  He will be remembered for his love of people, pets, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the Chicago White Sox. Visitation is scheduled today, Friday, November 1, from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard, Ill. A subsequent service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dr. Sutarik, c/o Lombard Vet Cares, 244 E. St. Charles Rd., Lombard, IL 60148. More information is available at www.knollcrest.net.

Writer(s): Kevin Doerr | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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