Vagnier, Susan
1958 - 2021
Susan Lynne (Einsel) Vagnier (Our Beloved Sue), aged 62, Westerville, Ohio, was welcomed into heaven with open arms by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2021. "Well done, good and faithful servant…Come and share your Master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:23). Sue's life was characterized by service to others. She served her country as a medical doctor in the United States Army in the European theater during the historic times of German Reunification and the First Persian Gulf War. She was stationed at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center where she rose to the rank of major. The motto of the hospital was "Not for Self but for Others", which perfectly described Sue's life! She served her community as a beloved Ob/Gyn physician in private practice for over 25 years at St Ann's Hospital and Riverside Methodist Hospital. She helped to lovingly welcome thousands of newborns into the world throughout her career. She served on the Ohio Health Vax Team as a volunteer during the current COVID pandemic vaccinating and educating many people. She did this while employed at Dublin Methodist Hospital as a house physician in Women's Health. She served her neighborhood by organizing an online support group during the ongoing pandemic, knitting together the community and fostering kindness among neighbors. She served in her church, Vineyard Church of Columbus as a keyboard player on the worship team, as a small group leader, and in various roles in international missions. She also served at a mission hospital in an underserved area in the Sindh province of Pakistan. She was such a blessing to our family, always advocating for us and making us feel special whether it was through thoughtful gifts on our birthdays, timely advise, or planning a fun family event. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know her, love her, and work with her. She is survived by her devoted husband of over 36 years, James A. Vagnier; her two daughters, Janelle (Steve) Dethloff and Renae (Matthew) Bumpus; three grandsons, Aquila Bumpus, Zebedee Bumpus, and Quinn Dethloff; her sister, Mary (Brian) Kost; nephew, Brian Jr (Danielle) Kost; and her niece, Julia (Michael) Thomas. She was preceded in death by her father Major General David W. Einsel, Jr. and her mother Elva Y. (Aylor) Einsel. A celebration of Sue's life will be held on Friday, July 23 from 4-7PM at Vineyard Church, 6000 Cooper Rd, Westerville, OH in the multipurpose room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Fistula Foundation, https://fistulafoundation.org/donate. To send a message of sympathy to the family, please visit:
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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 12 to Jul. 18, 2021.

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Wanda Hoerle

October 27, 2022

I only learned recently that Due had died. I first knew of Sue when I was a plus-one at Sue and Jim's wedding. Later I got to know Sue, and then she also became my gynaecologist. She was such a delightful person, always full of missions news and interested in asking about my kids and telling me about hers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Janet Cesner

July 6, 2022

Jim, Janelle, Renae and Family,
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time as you remember Sue on the anniversary of her passing. You will all continue to be in my prayers.

Love you,
Janet

Sally & Larry Watern

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St. Ann´s Mother Infant Unit

July 23, 2021

On behalf of the Mt. Carmel St. Ann´s Mother and Infant Team, we donate to the Fistula Foundation in special memory of Dr. Susan Vagnier, MD. She dedicated her service to helping women overcome medical obstacles and thrive. We appreciate her dedication and caring, and send our condolences to her loving family, friends, and colleagues. She will be very missed.

Kate Hubbell

July 23, 2021

Dr. Sue brightened up many days at Mt. Carmel St Ann´s labor & delivery floor. As a young nurse, I quickly came to respect and appreciate her skill in the delivery room, but always her smile and laughter as she charted at the nurses station or waited for lab results to come back. She checked in on each of us, asking about our kids, cheering my husband on through his residency training, encouraging a patient in a difficult moment. I knew I could ask her any question and she would respond with a smile and a great plan of care - a woman who taught me a lot clinically and also personally. It was a coincidence that she also was a friend and neighbor to my Aunt & Uncle over many years. What fun to see her on Winmar Place when we came back from the West Coast to visit - same sweet lady. She led a remarkable life, truly a blessing to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed!

Tracy L Cook

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Gina and Dave Tuttle

July 20, 2021

We are so sorry for you loss and thinking of all of you during this difficult time! Love you!!

Benny Eddins

July 20, 2021

I unfortunately did not get to see her in the past 20 years or more. But what I remember she was always so nice to me. My condolences to her family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Aunt Patty and Uncle Ron Famiy

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Joanni Aylor Kirby

July 17, 2021

As one of Susan´s cousins, what I best remember about Sue since childhood were the happy twinkle in her eyes, the knowingness of her smile, the intelligence in the way she looked at you, her reverence for her parents, home and God, her openness to family and kindness to everyone. She was truly unique in the way she gave of herself and will be fondly missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace and joy, dear cousin.

Joanni Aylor Kirby

Amy Einsel

July 15, 2021

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Deanna Lynne Parobeck

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Rolena Perry

July 13, 2021

Dr. Vagnier was such a pleasure to work with at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Her kindness was greatly appreciated. May the Lord guide the family through this difficult time.

Debbie Vagnier

July 12, 2021

She was such a blessing in all of the life. My heart goes out to him and the family.

Janet and Charly Cesner

July 12, 2021

Jim, Janelle, Renae and family,

Sue was such a blessing to our family. I'll always remember her kind smile and sharing funny stories at our Vagnier family get togethers. We were so fortunate to have Sue deliver Bethany into the world when she was at Riverside during her residency. She will be truly missed, but I know we have another angel in heaven. Love and prayers, Janet and Charly

Sarah Conroy

July 12, 2021

She delivered 2 of my babies. I have never had a doctor pray with me and be so kind to me. She came in after an infant loss to see me, and sat next to me, held my hand, and prayed. I will never ever forget that day and what she did. Welcome home, good and faithful servant indeed.

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