Suzanne Wood Thomas

Suzanne Wood Thomas

April 24, 1938 - August 29, 2023

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MIDDLETON- Suzanne Thomas, age 85, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1938, in Scarsdale, N.Y., the daughter of John R. and Selma (Fraas) Wood.


Suzanne was a graduate of Northwestern University and obtained her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.  She taught English in the public schools and was most recently a sixth-grade English teacher at Mount Horeb Middle School.


Suzanne enjoyed golfing, cross-stitching, and Badgers and Packers football. She enjoyed watching news programs and the Weather Channel with her husband, Arthur.  She was also an avid card player and especially enjoyed bridge and cribbage. She had a heart of gold and touched everyone she met with her kindness and warmth.  Her thoughtfulness and generosity knew no bounds.  She will be greatly missed!


Suzanne is survived by her husband, Arthur; children, Roger (Pam) Van Dusen, Diana Van Dusen and Sheryl (Jeff) Thompson; daughter-in-law, Susie Thomas; grandchildren, Ryan Van Dusen (Arizona), Christie Van Dusen (Arizona), Matthew Hippe (Arizona), Morgan Krantz (Wisconsin), Kenton Blaschka (Texas), Grant Blaschka (Wisconsin), Kira Blaschka (Wisconsin), Jordyn (Garrett) Wageman (North Carolina), Brady Thomas (Wisconsin), Alexis Thomas (North Carolina) and Chandon Thomas (Texas); and sister, Valerie Ashenfelter (North Carolina). She is survived by other relatives and friends.


She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. Wood and Selma Fraas Wood; sister, Marilyn Cooper (Pennsylvania); and stepson, James Thomas.


Suzanne was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Middleton.


A service will be held at ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Family and friends who wish to view the service via LIVE STREAM may visit Suzanne’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 1 p.m. on Monday. A reception will follow at the Wood Creek Community Room.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 221-5420




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Kathy Muirhead
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Sue was a longtime member of the Middleton/Madison Essential Tremor and Dystonia Support group. She met her essential tremor challenges head on and her fabulous sense of humor invited fellow members giggle about the workarounds instead of giving up. We will miss her very much, but her legacy definitely continues. Three weeks ago, a new member (also named Sue!) asked how to deal with hand tremor when using her cell phone. I told her about Sue T.’s method for tooth brushing (“minimize the number of many body parts your brain has to keep track -- plant your elbow on the edge of the sink and move your mouth back and forth”) and suggested that she experiment with that principle. Sue E.’s reponse was “If someone can brush their teeth like that, I can change my position responding to emails on my iPhone.” Another convert to Sue T’s inimitable example of how to keep living well with ET even when we have to do it differently...! (Kathy Muirhead on behalf of the ET/Dystonia support group)
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Laurie
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I’m so sorry Val to hear about your sister, Sue’s passing. It sounds like I brush my teeth the same way it was described in Kathy’s email from Middleton. It was right on. Prayers for you and your family. Laurie from River Falls.
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Christina Hippe
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Sue was a wonderful soul. She was so welcoming as we blended our families. My son's family became an extension of my own. I remember the first time we met. It was like I'd known her forever. She even helped me with a perfect gift for my husband, a cross stitch pattern of Bucky. She will be forever missed.

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