Susan Charlene Tooley

Tooley, Susan BARABOO/TUCSON,AZ/MADISON- Susan Tooley passed away on July 9, 2014. She was born on April 23, 1934, at home in Stone’s Pocket to Elenor and Edgar Tooley. She was married to Ray Schneider. Susan valued and encouraged education. After a 13 year management career with Tupperware, she went back to UW-Madison and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Science and her Master’s degree in Business Administration. Susan loved dogs. She bred and competed with her champion dachshunds in confirmation, obedience and field trials. Susan was an active member and leader in the Badger Dachshund club and Badger Kennel clubs. As a field trial judge for the American Kennel Club, she travelled all over the United States to judge competitions. Susan enjoyed every moment of the 22 years she lived in Tucson, Arizona. She worked in hospital administration and community relations for Carondelet hospital and was a member of the Rotary. Susan hiked the desert almost every day and was devoted to an active, healthy lifestyle. Through her volunteer work as President of Compass Health Care she helped men and women all over Tucson recover, resume work and get the support needed to live without addiction. She was committed to the Serenity club’s mission and members in both Tucson and Madison. Susan’s Steuber-Tooley History book was a 40 year research project that was published and nominated for a state historical society award in 2013. Susan’s love and commitment to her children and grandchildren was spectacular. She took time to travel to see them every year and her message that “Bubbie loves you” is cemented in each of our hearts. The Western themed celebration of her 80th birthday this spring was a delight to her and her guests. She is survived by her children, Lynda (Dennis) Ruchti of McFarland and Kathlene (Robert) Holzhauer of Virginia; her grandchildren, Leya, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, Aaron and Gina; her sister, Norma (John) Meisel; and a host of loving nieces and nephews and cousins. Please join us at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Sunday, August 10, 2014, for a visitation from Noon until the time of the Memorial Service at 1:30 p.m. The family would appreciate hearing your stories and memories of times with Susan. Readers will be available to share your written thoughts during the service if you prefer not to speak. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420