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Susie Womboldt Obituary

COLUMBUS - Susie Ann Womboldt, 50, died on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Columbus VFW Club, 2720 23rd St.

Susie was born to parents Michelle Exter and Redge Brooks in Long Beach, California, on June 22, 1966. She grew up riding the waves in Southern California. Susie was a surfer, professional sunbather and the life of the party. At the age of 20 she gave birth to her daughter Danielle and a few years later to her son Garrett. Susie was a courageous single mom and then 23 years ago she met the love of her life Ken Womboldt Sr. Between the two of them they raised and supported six beautiful children, Lisa, Laci, Kenny Jr., Danielle, Zach and Garrett. Susie was a proud Timpte employee who lived her life for the weekends with her kids and granddaughters.

Susie is survived by her husband, Ken Womboldt Sr.; children, Danielle (Jesse) Valenti of Kearney, Garrett Cravens of Columbus, Lisa (Kevin) Tapusoa of Clamore, Oklahoma, Laci (Josh Sprunk) Siemek of Platte Center, Kenny (Justine) Womboldt of Eldridge, Iowa, and Zach Womboldt (Carrie Bruland) of Norfolk; and a total of 10 grandchildren. Her special babies Emma, Abigail, Maci, Quinn and Penelope lit up her world.

She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Graham; and mother, Michele Exter.

Condolences may be left at www.mckownfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Columbus Telegram on Nov. 11, 2016.

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