Louis was born Aug. 14, 1937, in Leechburg, Pa., the son of the late Joseph S. and Julia H. Palczer Szuch.

He married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Bette” Takach, Feb. 28, 1958; and they shared 62 wonderful years together. For 39 years, Louis worked for General Motors Lordstown as an electrical engineer. He was a hard-working man who enjoyed being busy. He loved cars and sports, especially the Buckeyes. He enjoyed coaching the Little League team and making furniture; he was quite the craftsman. Even though Louis loved all of these things, there was nothing that he loved more than his family; they were everything to him. Louis was known for his quick wit, infectious smile and his kind, compassionate spirit. He was proud to be an American who served in the Air Force from 1958 until 1962.

Louis will be missed dearly by wife, Bette; his children, Jeff (Kim) Szuch of Charleston, S.C. and Kelle (Bill) Cohol of Niles; his grandchildren, Eric (fiancee, Jamie Lockwood) Szuch of Charleston, S.C. and Dael Szuch of Atlanta, Ga.; his brother, Donald (Dianne) Szuch; his sister-in-law, Barb Szuch of Machesney Park, Ill.; his nieces, Holly (Will) Sandy, Heather (Dave) Bellian and Heidi (Hank) Graber; his cousins, David (Michelle) Szuch and Leigh Ann (Jody Chandler) Szuch; and many other family and friends.

Besides his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Szuch. Visitation for Louis will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon, with the service beginning at noon, at Lane Funeral Homes, Roberts-Clark Chapel. The Rev. Dave Luther, chaplain of the American Legion Post 700, will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Friends and family may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com

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