Susan J. Schaefer

Susan J. Schaefer

May 24, 1954 - July 17, 2024

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MCFARLAND - Susan J. Schaefer, age 70, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 24, 1954, in Beloit, Wis., the daughter of Clifford and Rosemary (Birchman) Jackson.


On Aug. 8, 1981, she married Robert “Bob” Schaefer in Madison. She enjoyed her years as a homemaker / stay at home mom. She and her sister, Judy, started cleaning houses and later visiting with the elderly.


Susan loved flower gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and fur-grandchildren, as well as word search puzzles, coloring, reading books and magazines, tackling Lego sets, decorating for all holidays especially Christmas and cooking at Thanksgiving. She was a great listener always smiling and joking, who delighted at sitting around the campfire laughing and telling stories. She always looked forward to travelling and loved buying additions to her collection of salt and pepper shakers.


Susan is survived by her husband, Bob Schaefer; daughter, Megan (Pat) Wasmer; son, Jake (Breana) Schaefer; grandchildren, Finley and Lucas Schaefer; siblings, Judy (Tim) Testolin, Dan (Jayne) Jackson and Nancy (Greg) Adkins; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and special friend, Wendy Phillips.


A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024.


The family wishes to thank the staff of the Ascension All Saints Hospital, Spring Street Campus, in Racine for all of their wonderful care and support given to Sue. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.


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


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420


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Terri Day-Rindy
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Sue is my middle school and high school memories. The best Maid of Honor ever. Many memories are just between Suzy Q and myself We are the only 2 that laugh at wet fire hydrant, shoehorn and car - run. Sue and I even wrote a song together. It was pretty bad to be honest. There is a big part of my heart that is broken but I will fill it with loving memories that will bring Sue home
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Terri Day Rindy
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My deepest condolences to Sues family . She loved and was so proud of each one of you. To Judy who not only lost her sister but her best friend
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Patti Glaeser
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My best memories of Sue are living together with her and Judy on Monona Dr she was our mother hen who watched over her flock. She was the kindest person I've ever met, and would help you with anything you needed. I introduced her to her wonderful husband Bob. She was my maid of honor in my wedding, and I in hers. I Loved her and will dearly miss her. I'm glad you are out of pain my friend.
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Dianne Brice
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What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. ~Helen Keller Hold fast to your memories. They will sustain you today, and in the days to come. My sympathies to you. Dianne Havey-Brice
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Renee Midthun
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Dear Bob and family, We are so sorry to hear of Sue's death. May you all find comfort in memories and peace in knowing that we are thinking of you. Our sincere sympathies. Renee (Tracy) and Bruce Midthun and family
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Steven J Spaeni
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families! Steve and Monica Spaeni

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