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1949
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2017
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Susan Grote Obituary
Susan M. Grote Cherished daughter of the late Richard G. & Marie Grote (nee Niehoff). Beloved sister of Larry (the late Marianne), Jane, Tom (Tomi) & Kathy Grote. Dear aunt of Michael, John, Justin & Kristen Grote. Passed away suddenly, Thursday, March 2, 2017. Age 68. Susan was retired from Proctor & Gamble after 35 Years. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 7754 Montgomery Rd, Kenwood, Ohio 45236, Friday, March 10 at 10AM, where friends may call from 9AM until time of mass. Memorials may be directed to Friends of the Public Library, 8456 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45216 or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences at:
www.naegelefuneralhome.com.
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for Susan Grote
Cory Wells
October 26, 2020
I miss your skating update emails, as my
Mom and I still sit here wanting to ask your questions. I loved sitting with you in KC, MO... and I still love your sister Jane
Sharon (Puchi Ann) Bottoms
February 25, 2019
Though two years have passed, I still think of Susan every time I watch a figure skating competition on television. She was and still is missed.
Sharon (Puchi Ann) Bottoms
March 11, 2017
I knew Susan both through Bonanza and figure skating and have a particularly fond memory of meeting her at one of the Bonanza conventions. I loved the Grote Awards and looked forward to televised skating events for the pleasure of searching for (and finding!) her in the audience. She was always kind-hearted and generous in her critiques of my writing, and, of course, I enjoyed hers, as well. No one could portray Shirtless Joe like Susan! I will miss her greatly, and I hope that knowing how broadly she was loved is a comfort to her family.
March 11, 2017
I have so many great memories of being with my friend, Sue! We were together all through Sts. Peter and Paul Grade School and Regina High School. She visited me in Milwaukee when I went away for college. We camped together as Campfire Girls....rode that bus 100 times to Day Camp, and slept in big old tents at Camp Firefly for overnight camping. Sue and I were always in each other's lives as we grew from little girls to women out on our own. Even though our adult lives took different paths I was always 100% sure that Christmas card would arrive year after year signed SUE. I will always remember you. I'm sad today to learn of your death. Jan (Sowers) Stemmle
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Meredith & Chuck Downton
March 10, 2017
Never have we met such an avid sports fan! Not only a fan, but a true repository of all kinds of sports information.
Sue got us involved with the season ticket group of the Cincinnati Reds, for which we will always be grateful. It has been a real positive in our lives (and that of our children and grand children) over the past 38 years.
Thanks, Sue. We'll miss you. There will never be another Sue Grote!
Liz Larson
March 9, 2017
Sue was a wonderful person, full of life and fun. Those of us in the skating-fan world relied on her knowledge and hard work to keep us up to date on events, results, and the universally popular "Grote Awards." Skating - and life - will not be the same without her. We send our deepest condolences and love to the entire Grote family: you have lost a gem and we have all lost a friend.
Liz and Lew Larson
March 8, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's promise found at John 6:40
Liz Misheff
March 6, 2017
I was greatly saddened to hear the news of Sue's passing. I will always be grateful to Sue for her generosity of time and spirit in her capacity as President of our condominium board. She worked very hard at making our building a truly wonderful place to live. Sue served her community unselfishly, and she will be greatly missed. Sincerest condolences to Sue's family.
Lindy Kitcher
March 5, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. I met her on the Bonanarchy Bonanza list. She was such a sweet lady. She will be greatly missed.
Lynne Coulson
March 5, 2017
I knew Susan through our mutual love of Bonanza in general, Little Joe in particular.
I met her at two of the conventions held at Tahoe and also knew her through us both working on the Bonanza Gold magazine.
She was also a writer of fanfic, another thing we had in common.
I knew Susan to be a decent, caring person and I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
I send my condolences to her family
Little Joe forever
Lynne
Becky Sims
March 5, 2017
I got to know Carla through our mutual love of Bonanza, and I looked forward to the emails she sent out every Monday (except in skating season, lol). She was an amazing person, with tremendous dedication to promoting women's writing. Her website is a gem - after all the work and love she put into it, I hope someone can keep it going in her memory. For her family, know that there are a huge number of us out there who will miss her, too.
Vicki Christian
March 5, 2017
A winderful friend who will be sorely missed by all her friends in both the Bonanza and the skating world. The news came as a shock as I only corresponded with her just over a fortnight ago. We spent some great times together on my visits to the US.
Valerie Martin Arvelo
March 5, 2017
I am so sad to see that Susan Grote has passed away. Since meeting her at the Bonanza convention in 1999 I have enjoyed a long distance friendship with Susan, enjoying her bonanza stories and her regular visits to skating championships. RIP Mary.
Perri and Tom Brackett
March 5, 2017
Tom and I will continue rooting for the Reds as our 'National League Team' as Sue would expect us to do...as Texas Rangers fans. The Rangers were Sue's 'American League Team' and we always hoped for a Rangers - Reds series. It's a new season, maybe this year, as we just emailed a couple weeks ago. There is an Eskimo proverb that says: "Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love our lost ones pours thought and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.' Sue was a shining star in our book!
Elaina Stuard
March 4, 2017
She saw the best in everyone and everything. I feel fortunate to have known her. She will be truly missed.
Doug Linneman
March 4, 2017
A wonderful woman who brought joy to so many by sharing her passion for skating with others. I am among those who looked forward to and relished her insights on and knowledge of, the sport of figure skating.
Marg Steinmann
March 4, 2017
RIP Sue from your Regina High School classmates
Sue Ann Taylor
March 4, 2017
I miss you my friend. Competitions won't be the same without your presence. Rest in peace.Ast66
March 4, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time of sorrow and pain. Psalm 147:3.
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