Susan TRUCHSES Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Susan TRUCHSES
Start: 2021-11-22T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

TRUCHSES, Susan Ruth

Age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Greeley, CO. She was born in Cleveland, OH, and lived the majority of her life in Springfield, OH, where she made many dear and lifelong friends. Susan graduated from Thiel College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg with a Master of Arts degree, and Wright State University with a Master of Science degree. She devoted most of her career to helping others in need, particularly the mentally and physically disabled. Susan was a skilled crafter in embroidery, crochet, knitting, and quilting, just to name a few areas of her talents. She loved horses, dogs, singing in the choir, and the Lutheran Church. She would often recollect from a young age how important the Church and Christ were in her life, both socially and spiritually. With her faith, she felt that God led her where she was supposed to go – not necessarily where she thought she wanted to go – and that life always worked out well. Susan is survived by her two children, Erik (Andrea) and Kiersten (Chris); twin grandchildren, Theo and Sopris; twin sisters, Emilie (Kent) and Ellen; and nieces and nephews, Heidi, Ken, Donna, and John. A Memorial Service, followed by a luncheon, will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 am at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1801 St Paris Pike, Springfield, OH 45504. Committal will be held on Tuesday, November 23 in Cleveland, OH. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1865 14th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. They are a small congregation that Susan joined when she moved to Greeley, and are in desperate need of a new church organ.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Nov. 7, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan TRUCHSES

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Betty &Thomas E Sementelli

December 10, 2021

We didn't know your sister BUT we do know your sisters Emilie (&Kent) and Ellen. We are very sorry for your family"s loss. My sister and brother-in-law are Nancy(Bloss) and Neal Perrine and they knew your sister for Thiel College. Sooo - somehow I feel we are connected!!
Love and best wishes to all your family
Betty Sementelli

Window World of S. CO

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Larry E. Spicer

November 17, 2021

When I hear the name, Susan Truchses, the word determined comes to mind. I first met her at the Springfield YMCA. Son, Erik had enrolled in the daycare program and his mother was diligent in checking out our program. Here was a lady who was single, yet determined to be an involved parent who provided maximum involvement in the lives of her two young children, Erik and Kiersten. To say Susan was very busy would indeed be a severe understatement. She worked to support her family, attended college, ultimately earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and then a Master of Arts and a Master of Science degrees. Two traits were obvious to me. This lady valued her relationship with our Lord and as she allowed him to guide her, she was attracted to helping others and she involved herself with people who had physical or mental disabilities or both. She often expressed her love for helping people less fortunate than she was! At the time I met her and saw her a limited number of times, she was indeed busier than most people. Then, I often wondered how she kept up on everything. Today, I am even more impressed knowing of some of her massive accomplishments! I can certainly conclude that Susan Truchses was motivated to e a good person, a great mother and a person who allowed God to guide her in life's adventures on earth. Rest In Peace, Susan and be most proud of the way you lived your earthly life. Now, you are free of pain and suffering and have united with your friends and family in God's Eternal Kingdom. I know you are helping someone in need, however, I am also pretty sure you are crafting something, perhaps a quilt or blanket, singing in the choir and ensuring that your horse is well groomed and fed! It was indeed my extreme pleasure to have known you, a wonderful person and a special ANGEL!

Mary Ann Birkmeyer Schmidt

November 7, 2021

Mary Ann Birkmeyer
Kiersten, I saw your Mom's obit in the springfield paper. I was her neighbor down the street, helped with horses, etc. I missed Sue a lot after she moved to Colorado. I didn't know how to send my condolences to you and Erik, so glad to see this post. Blessings to you and your family.

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