1941
2011
Suzanne Jane Hansen age 70, of Wascott, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family.
Sue was born June 8, 1941 in Watseka, Illinois to the late Leo & Dorothy (Danforth) Poulson.
She married Clay on April 22, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Palmyra, WI; they celebrated 50 years of marriage together.
Sue was a member of the Red Hat's and a member, past treasurer of the Gordon Presbyterian Church. Sue was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Suzanne loved Christmas; she made it special for her family with sledding, a bonfire, and amazing mashed potatoes and gravy! And of course her good sense of humor that touched everyone that she met. Sue was a member of the Fire Hill Women's Golf League; part of her golf strategy was making the women in her foursome laugh.
Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life is her husband Clayton of Wascott, WI; her children: Lisa (Charles) Heindl of Madison, WI; Dana (James) Knudtson of Stoughton, WI; Tracy (Stanley) Sadenwasser of South Range, WI: seven grandchildren: Ashley (Austin) Bishop, Kyle Heindl, Tyler (special friend Whitney) Knudtson, Aaron Knudtson, Lexie Knudtson, Zachary Sadenwasser, Makenna Sadenwasser: brother: Dan (Jean) Poulson of Palmyra, WI: Aunt Thelma Shaw of Watseka, IL.
She is preceded in death by her sister: Carolyn Lawrence.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon, WI. Pastor Richard Blood will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Youth Camp Fund.
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October 17, 2011
John Reiff
Clayton and family, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I feel blessed to have known Sue and will forever remember her contagious laugh and smile.
October 14, 2011
Janet (Hackett) Hollingshead
Uncle Clayton and girls- We are so sorry you are all going through this very rough time. Aunt Sue was always so sweet and so much fun to be around. I will always remember all the Christmas at your home and all the great food! Thank you also for giving my parents such wonderful vacations up to your home and them coming home with so many great memories to share with us!! I will miss you Aunt Sue and I will keep you all in our prayers back in Whitewater!! Love Janet, Lee, Brandon, Lyle, Gina and Lorynn. Love you Uncle Clayton!!
October 13, 2011
Thelma Shaw
Wish I could be there to share loving memories of Suzie. She was my ray
of sunshine during WWII when my husband to be was in North Africa.
With Love, Aunt Thelma
October 12, 2011
Clint Pires and JoAnne Tomczak
Sue was and will continue to be a light of love and caring to all who had the honor to know her. We will continue to feel her spirit and hear her laughter in our visits to the cabin. Our best to Clay and his family.
October 12, 2011
"Clay,We are sorry we didn't get to know your wife. You and your famly will be in our thoughts and prayers." Your neighbors Dudley and Sharon Eickstedt
October 11, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Suzies passing. I will forever remember how wonderful it was to be her neighbor growing up. My sympathy and prayers to Clayton and family. Fondly. Kaye Cummings Burkhardt
October 11, 2011
Elaine Hackett
We are so sorry for your loss. Sue has left us with some wonderful memories of all the times when she so graciously opened her home and heart to us both. Those times will never be forgotten as we continue to share the stories with our families. May she be cooking up a storm in St. Peter's kitchen even as we speak. Love to all, Elaine and Dick (Whitewater, WI)
October 11, 2011
Ron & Betty Wilson
We were sorry to hear of Sue's passing. We remember her fondly - always a kind word, a quick smile, and a twinkle in her eye.
October 10, 2011
Colleen and Bob Dring
Our deep sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family.
October 10, 2011
I will always remember Suzie as the warm, wonderful, loving person that she was. She loved life and her family and friends to the fullest and it showed every day of her life. We will see her again someday! Marty Faggetti
October 10, 2011
Thinking about and praying for all of you... Love you...
Rhonda Alstead
October 10, 2011
Lisa Nolden
Everyone,
I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will never forget all the holidays your mom and family let me share. Your home was always my home away from home. I have alot of great memories of your mom's great cooking and I will never forget all the laughs we shared. Thanks for always making me feel like part of the family. My prayers are with you all.
Lisa (Wachter) Nolden, Belleville, WI
October 8, 2011
Matt & Beth Pap
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Sue. She was always such a joy to visit with when we were at the lake. You are all in our prayers.
October 8, 2011
Dona Mann
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will greatly be missed by
all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.
David and Dona Mann and family
October 8, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Suzie. Our heartfelt condolence goes out to you Clayton and all of your family.
Harry & Char Danforth
October 7, 2011
Herb & Joan Love
We are so sorry to hear that Sue has died. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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