Kevin E. Suess, 54, of Ronks, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. Born April 24, 1964 to Richard "Whitey" Suess and Lorraine Parmer wife of Roy, all of Lancaster. Kevin was self-made. He will be remembered as ambitious, hardworking, humble, and selfless. His work ethic was unmatched. Much like the Wizard of Oz, he was the man behind the curtain, always available whenever there was a need. Much of his success is a direct result of the relationships that he built with people. He had very high standards, but could always lighten the spirits of those around him with his smile, a joke and a good laugh. Known as the "Gentle Giant," Kevin truly believed in putting others before himself. He took care of those around him and never asked for anything in return. Kevin was a loving son, husband, brother, father, and friend. His circle of friends reached far and wide. Many of Kevin's friends and colleagues sought him out for wise advice or help when they were in over their heads. Kevin saw the good in people and was always willing to barter a deal to help. He was always just a phone call or text away. He has made a positive impact on many lives. Kevin's work and his family were his driving forces in life. Kevin worked hard, but he played hard too and had a fascination for all things with big engines and lots of horsepower. Many great memories were made as he visited the Horseshoe Curve in Altoona with his father, driving the Loop in Lancaster and racing his 68 Dart GTS at Maple Grove with his high school friends, or pulling the sled with his modified 4-wheel drive truck with a 650 cubic inch Donavan Chevy turning 1400 horse power under the hood at the Buck with his family cheering him on. He loved being a father, and would consider his three daughters his greatest achievement. Kevin will be missed greatly by those who loved and knew him. Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Manheim Township High School, an Entrepreneur and President of Kevin E. Suess Inc./Motion Leasing. Kevin had a unique talent to see opportunity. He could fix anything and had a knack of being able to find a way to make things work out. He was an engineer of many avenues. Kevin turned many of his business relationships into long term friendships. Ken Myers and Jim Wolpert were a large part of Kevin's life and he considered them family. Kevin won the National Truck Pullers Association East Coast Title three times. "Locomotion" was his 1st modified 4-wheel drive pulling truck and "Fare Game" was his 2nd truck. He was an avid Ice Hockey fan and followed the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Tina M. Suess and they recently celebrated their 29th wedding anniverssary; his daughters, Allyson T. Suess, Mykayla R. Suess, and Adrianna M. Suess; his siblings, Randall S. Suess companion of Robin L. Hoffman, and Kimberly A. Almodovar wife of Anthony; his nieces, Morgan, Hannah, and Bethany; and his nephew, Kris S. Suess. In honor of Kevin, the family is establishing a memorial fund to recognize individuals at the Arconic (formerly Alcoa/Alumax) plant in Lancaster PA. Please follow the link below to make a donation in Kevin's memory. https://www.gofundme.com/kevin-suess&rcid=r01-154605804272-81319f6e6ba7446a&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. "FULL PULL KEVIN FULL PULL"