Suzanne “Suzie” Marie Zuschlag
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 10, 2021 @ 11:04 am In 2021,Obituaries | 9 Comments
Suzanne “Suzie” Marie Zuschlag, age 59 of Shakopee, MN, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 9:30-11:00 AM with a funeral service at 11:00 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Rd.) in Shakopee. Deacon Jim Pufahl will preside.
On January 27, 1962, Suzie was born in the Bronx borough of New York City. At a young age, her family moved to Worcester, MA, where Suzie spent her childhood. Being the family’s middle child, she embraced her role as a big sister to Linda and little sister to Stephen. Suzie was lovingly protective of her siblings.
Following her high school graduation in 1980, Suzie continued her education, first earning an associate and later a bachelor’s degree from Becker College in Worcester, MA. Throughout the mid-80s, Suzie also was a reservist in the Coast Guard.
During this time, Suzie discovered love in an unlikely place—a Highland Electronics Store. While working at the store, Suzie was introduced to a coworker, Walter Zuschlag. After mentioning she liked coca cola, Walter made it a habit to stop by Suzie’s office a few times a week with a bottle of coke. On May 2, 1992, Suzie and Walter were united in marriage in Worcester, MA. They were blessed with 29 years together and a loving family.
Suzie was a devoted wife, mother, and “mimi” to her grandson. She shared countless adventures with her family—snowmobiling, motorcycle trips to Sturgis, road trips to national parks, and weekend excursions around Minnesota. In her free time, Suzie enjoyed crocheting blankets, baking, and cooking family dinners. In the past year, she was honored to assist her grandson Jaiden in his distance learning. Suzie was also an active member of the Shakopee community and participated in many town functions.
Despite a diagnosis of Lupus, Suzie met all of life’s challenges with positivity. She was as much a fighter as she was a caregiver.
Suzie is loved and missed by her husband, Walter Zuschlag; daughter, Alena Zuschlag & her fiancé Junior Osorio and their son, Jaiden Osorio; son, Jonathan Zuschlag; brother, Stephen Publicover; sister, Linda Wark and her fiancé Wayne Pavolis; many other loving relatives and friends.
Suzie is reunited in Heaven with her mother, Catherine Enticknap, and her in-laws, Aniela & Zbigniew Zuschlag.
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So many of my fondest memories as a child are with your family. I was lucky to spend many summers in your pool in Worcester and winters at the log cabin. Thank you for always welcoming my family into your home(s). I am grateful for the friendship Suzie had with my mother and will keep her memory alive in my heart. I love you all and am devastated for you in this heartbreaking time.
Walter, Alena, Jonathan & Family,
I am truly sorry to hear such sad and shocking news. I always enjoyed our chats a couple of times a year and I am going to miss her. She certainly cared for her family and this is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to all of you.
We love and miss you so much! Words cannot express how much we love and appreciate everything you allowed us to experience. We know you have been in pain for a while and now you are free from all of that. Keep looking down on us and guide us from above. Although you are no longer with us physically, you will forever and always be with us in our hearts. We will continue to live out your dreams and wishes. We love you so much! Sweetest of dreams!
Walter: The love your wife had for you and your family is something that can never be taken away. Hold on to that and know that she will be with you always. When someone as special as Sue lived the way she did: her legacy is sure to live on through the many lives she touched. I’m so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you and the family. Love John Enticknap
Walter
So sorry for your loss!
I am truly shocked despite her illness Sue was spirit and energetic.
Kelly
Linda and Steve ,
So sorry for the loss of your sister, will always remember the cookouts and fun times playing at your house as kids, and will remember graduating with Suzanne. My prayers are with your families.
To Walter, Alena, and Jonathan:
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She was so warm and giving. I have such nice memories of her being a doting auntie to Mike and Alycia before she had children of her own and long after. She always made them feel special. I know you have warm memories, but that doesn’t ease the pain you’re feeling. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Lois
Am sorry to hear this news. She was indeed a “one of a kind” – I knew it the day I hired her at General Mills. She brought much to the table! She will be missed by so many.
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Dear Walter,
I am so sorry for your loss! I cannot even imagine what you are going through. I do know, and believe, that you will see your wife again in Heaven. May you take comfort and trust in His promises.
Your friend, Margaret