Susan L Rood
December 16, 1944 - May 19, 2021
Obituary
WAUNAKEE - Susan Lucille Rood, age 76, of Waunakee, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Dec. 16, 1944, in Redmond, Ore., the daughter of Glenn and Lucille (Hoppe) Onsager.
Susan graduated from Monona Grove High School and the UW-Eau Claire, continuing her education at the UW-Whitewater obtaining two master’s degrees. She married John Rood on Aug. 8, 1964, at Saint Stephens Lutheran Church in Monona. Susan worked as a special education teacher before becoming a guidance counselor for LaFollette High School, retiring in 2002.
Susan was wild about her grandchildren, spending time with her family, traveling, gardening, her card groups and her Red Hat Ladies.
Susan is survived by daughter, Kirsten (Sean) Ziegler; grandchildren, Connor, Callie and Ashlie Ziegler; and three sisters, Nancy (Hank) Rollette, Georgia (Gary) Hammersley and Janine (Ken Bischel) Onsager; as well as AFS sister, Jennifer (Sam) Hamaty; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; and brother, Gordon Onsager.
A public visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021. A private funeral service will follow. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
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Thu May 27, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Chuck and Kelly
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In loving memory of Sue, an amazing mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend. We will miss you always.
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Tribute Store
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Sending our most sincere condolences. May the wonderful memories Sue leaves with you all, provide comfort and courage during this difficult time.
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Kay Wolfgang
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My sincerest condolences to Sue's family. I'm am so blessed to have known Sue. She was the most caring,loving,wonderful person. She will be very missed. Kay Marie
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Renee Olson
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We all knew and loved Sue at Escapade Salon. I always looked forward to seeing her. She will be missed by all of us. My deepest condolences.
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Jean and Mark Hanson
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With loving memories of "Susan Rood",
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Jean A. Hanson
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Susan was an outstanding educator. She & I team taught several special education classes at LaFollette for several years. We worked so closely together that she could finish my sentences for me. We also took evening courses at Whitewater for Master's degrees. She was every professors dream student. She excelled in everything she did. Following retirement, we met frequently for lunch except for this past year of the virus. My last conversation with her just before her hospitalization was about having lunch now that we were both vaccinated. I will miss you so much Sue!