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Susan Katzenmaier Obituary

KATZENMAIER,

Susan Forgy

57, of Centerville, Ohio.

Passed away in her sleep September 23, 2022. Born in Dayton, Susan was a Graduate of Centerville High School, Class of 1983. She also attended Bowling Green University.

In High School, Susan starred in several theatrical productions, including Oklahoma, Annie Get your Gun and as Jan in the International Thespian Society Production of Grease. Susan was a member of the Centerville Coeds drill team and sang and Choreographed for the Elktonians show choir. Early in her life, Susan loved her piano, dance and voice lessons. In 1980, her family was voted Ohio's Musical Family of the Year and she enjoyed numerous concerts singing with her family across the country. She was also baptized, born and raised as a member at the First Baptist Church of Dayton. Susan was married for 24 years and lived happily for many years in both Nashville and Raleigh. She was passionate about her friends and family, her fur baby Henry, her piano students, Good Country music, the Buckeyes and the Bengals.

Susan is preceded in death by her infant daughter Grace. She is survived by her parents Darris and Jean Forgy; her brother Chris Forgy (Lori), sister Ann Van Cleave (Carroll), sister Julia Viktrup (Lars) and her beloved nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 2nd at 2:00 pm at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Centerville, Ohio.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 27, 2022.

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Tammy Kreiter

November 21, 2024

Her smile absolutely lit up a room.

Shannon Burke Long

December 5, 2022

Remembering her infectious beautiful smile!

Roxy

December 4, 2022

Dear Forgy family:

I am so sorry for your loss! Susan was a kind, funny, warm person who loved everyone! She brought a smile to my face every single day at work and I will always cherish the memories that she and I made and the laughs we shared as well!! She will greatly be missed....

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Tammy Jo Kreiter

November 29, 2022

Happy Memories of this special moment in time with Susan. It was a magical cast. All of us just instantly loved one another and we´re so excited to bring the show to life. We had the time of our lives sharing our hearts and talents.

Love you Susan.

Tammy

Mia Krishnaswami

November 28, 2022

Thinking of your beautiful family at this most difficult loss, and sending my prayers that the Divine Comforter is there, lifting you all with beautiful memories of your dear Susan. I am friends with dear Julia (CCM) and dear Ann, NYC theatre scene. Much love to all

Becky Baxter

November 28, 2022

My heart hurts for all of you.
I´m so deeply sorry. xo

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