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Susan Kay Geraets

Susan Kay Geraets

Susan K. Geraets age 44 of Elmwood, passed away suddenly on Monday January 11, 2016 at the Hudson Hospital in Hudson.

Susan was born December 24, 1971 in River Falls.  She was the daughter of Robert W. and Kathleen H. (Schmidt) Geraets and grew up in the Waverly area of rural Elmwood.  Susan graduated from Elmwood High School in 1990.  She attended UW River Falls for one year after high school.  Susan was employed part time at the Cenex Convenience Store in Elmwood while attending college and later full time as a manager before starting her current job as a Customer Sales & Service Representative for Baldwin Light Stream (formerly Baldwin Telecom) where she has been employed for the past 16 years.

Susan was very involved with 4-H with the Rock Elm Skyrockets and Pierce County Fair.  She was a Superintendent of the Small Animal Building at the Pierce Co. Fair for many years.  Susan enjoyed being part of the Pierce Co. Fair so much so, she always scheduled her vacation so she could attend the fair.  Susan loved animals (especially chickens and rabbits) and flowers.  She also enjoyed baking, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her nephew and nieces.  Susan was very proud of the fact that she was able to have a house built the way she wanted on her property.

Susan is survived by her parents, Robert and Kathleen Geraets of Elmwood, her siblings, James (Sheri) of Spring Valley and their children, Max and Megan, Anthony of Elmwood and his daughter, Amber, Gwendolyn Geraets of Elmwood, Nicholas (Stacey) of Roberts, Tina (Eric) Riner of Eagan, MN-who are expecting twin boys, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Julie Geraets, her grandparents, Leo & Elsie Schmidt and Lawrence & Pearl Geraets; five uncles, Harold Thompson, Joseph, Ernest, John and Bernard (Audrey) Schmidt.

Memorial services will be 12:00 PM Saturday January 16, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Elmwood with Rev. Prince Raja officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elmwood is serving the family.

Condolences

  1. Srs. Mary Lou and Ruth Geraets, Donna Althoff, Carol Aslor,

    Dear Robert, Kathy, and Family,
    You have our empathy at this time
    of Susan's death. May faith in her
    new eternal life comfort you.
    Love & prayer,
    Offspring of Louis & Mary Agnes Geraets

  2. Betsy Graf

    Susan was a wonderful lady that I am truly honored to know. She definitely knew the meaning of family, she really loved hers. Have fun up in heaven playing with all those small animals like you did down here. Rest in peace Sue. My heart goes out tob the whole Geraets family.

  3. Debbie Huppert Kariesch

    Kathy, sorry to read about the loss of your daughter. A Life so young and we on earth wonder why Sue spirit was sent among us so briefly. May God be with you especially now and comfort you always.

  4. Ebensperger Family

    Expressing our deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Susan. Sincerely will be missed by many. A wonderful, caring person. Instrumental asset in 4-H, always willing to assist and help as needed.

  5. Diane Timm

    So shocked to hear about Sue. My husband and I got to know Sue when she was a member at our Curves. Our deepest sympathies.

  6. Sue West

    Susan was always so kind to our son during fair time- and gave so much to the community. We are so sad to hear of this loss. Remembering her with respect and gratitude. Such a beautiful lady.

  7. Reta Lansing Sanford

    I'm so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. My sincere sympathy to her family.

  8. Cathy (Weber) Erickson

    I am so very sorry to hear about Sue's passing. She was always such a great gal! Please hold the memories close as you journey through this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, and especially to Gwen.

  9. Kolpin Family, River Falls

    Pierce County 4H and "the Fair" has lost a person who is truly irreplaceable. Susan's smile and cheerful conversation at the poultry barn was a "must" to include in every Fair visit - even if our kids were no longer "showing". Our condolences to family and friends as you grieve for someone who died far too soon.

  10. Cheryl Hoffman

    Thoughts and prayers for the family. Susan will be remembered for her kindness and her support to all Pierce County 4-Hers.

  11. Bev Long

    Sorry for your loss. Sue was a great boss at Cenex. Was great being with her and JoAnn when they were growing up. 4 H was great also. She will be missed dearly. God be with you all and hugs and prayers for you also.

  12. Bob Afdahl

    So sorry to hear this news and my sympathy to of the family. I have been so fortunate not to lose any of my kids and can't know how it feels to lose a daughter so young. I do have relatives that have. They say that their faith and memories helped them through it. I did lose my older brother years ago and every once in awhile a memory comes in. Same with my parents. Bless you all in this time of sorrow. You are all part of a wonderful Elmwood family. Sorrow I can't attend I work that day.kskazvqa

  13. Jane Webb

    So sorry to hear about Susan. Thinking of you and sending my sincere sympathy.

  14. Doreen Hauser-Lindstrom

    Geraets Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  15. Mary Metcalf

    Was very sorry to hear of your great loss ..love and prayers to the whole family!!!♡♡♡qeso

  16. Roman and Marcia Huppert

    Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  17. Maria Sauber

    Tony, Amber and the Geraets family,

    May your hearts find peace in the strength of your faith, in the closeness of friends, and in the love of family.

    May God Bless you during this time.

    Love, The Saubers

  18. Bruce and Pat Schmilimg

    We are o sorry to hear about Susan . Our prayers go out to you all .

  19. Jasmun Hoyer

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family

  20. Jeannie & Lowell (Hague) Mandelkow

    So sorry for your loss. I remember her from Cenex always so helpful.

  21. Bev Bietbrauer

    My sympathy to the Geraets family. Kupo

  22. Suzi Crownhart

    Bob, Kathy & family,

    My deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter.

    Suzi Crownhart

  23. Linda Donnelly

    We are so very sad to hear about Susan passing away! She will very much be missed up in the small animals barn at the fair. She seemed to almost live in that barn during the fair. She was awesome role model for many 4Hers and FFA members over the years. She will be very much be missed by the 4Hers with her very energetic and always happy attitude. We will pray for your family to help you through this very tough time in your lives!
    This Scott and Linda Donnelly family

  24. Vicky asher

    My deepest sympathy to the family may you all find peace and comfort in your memories and in your love for one another.

  25. Connie (Laffert) Larson

    So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you!

  26. Shellie Gierach (Stacey's sister)

    My sincerest and deepest condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heart aches for your loss.

  27. Kurt VanSchoonhoven Family

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

  28. Gina zurek

    Praying for you during this difficult time. . She was such a wonderful gal.. my last name used to be Bates

  29. Dianne Raleigh Baier

    So sorry to hear about Sue. What a shock. Know your family is in our prayers!

  30. Amy Glaus+Jolicoeur

    My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to the family.

  31. Jeanette Brunner

    Sending prayers to you all. I remember hanging out with her in high school. she was always fun to be around. sucks to have lost touch. May God bless her soul.

  32. Becky & Gary Anderson

    Bob & Kathy and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Susan. Our deepest
    sympathy to all of you. She was a special person
    to us. I remember all the good times we had in
    4-H. Our memories will be with us forever. May God
    comfort you at this difficult time.
    Love , Becky & Gary

  33. Karen Pesik

    I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I wish you all lots of comfort and prayers during this difficult time. Especially to Gwen. My thoughts are with you.

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