Mathilda Margaret "Tillie" Suesse

1936 - 2025

On March 9, 2025, Mathilda Margaret Suesse (nee Selander), 88 years young of Glen Arm, Maryland unexpectantly passed. Tillie was predeceased by her parents, Anton W. and Leah M. Selander, siblings Anton and Leah and her beloved husband of 58 years, August Henry Suesse. She was the devoted mother of her son Kenneth M. Suesse and his wife, Debra, loving grandmother of Michael Suesse and his wife Tamara, Matthew Suesse and his wife Courtney; and cherished great-grandmother ("Gigi") of Colin, Caroline, Kenny, Stella, Colton and Calvin Suesse.

Tillie was an extraordinary lady; hard working, active and supremely engaged in many organizations and clubs. She began her working years many years ago at Westinghouse, working night shift alongside mostly her male counterparts. If you knew her, you knew she could hold her own in just about any situation, this one included.

Years later, Tillie began her "bowling life" and what a life it was! During her tenure as bowling enthusiast lasting almost 30 years, she managed two bowling centers - Fair Lanes and Town and Country. She managed the general operations at those centers as well as developed and promoted youth and adult leagues. She served as a director and/or officer for the major bowling associations in Maryland - Baltimore Women's Bowling Association and later, the Maryland State USBC Association. She led or supported many State and City tournaments and participated in numerous national tournaments. The pinnacle of her bowling career was her induction in the Baltimore Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

Tillie also supported our cherished democratic process by working for the Baltimore County Board of Elections for more than 15 years. She primarily took care of mail in ballots, with a special focus on military and international situations.

A few years later, Tillie made the move to Glen Arms Residential Retirement Community. Soon Tillie was managing the on-site Country Store and became active on various boards - all on a volunteer basis. She was a member of the Quilts for Veterans group and although not a quilter herself, she supported this effort with gusto and helped wherever it was needed. Tillie thoroughly enjoyed a little competition and joined several card game groups, becoming impressively good at Mahjong along the way.

Tillie was a force to be reckoned with her entire life; she taught and inspired many, becoming a respected role model to some and greatly loved by all. She will be missed.

Family will receive visitors at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home on Saturday, March 15 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm and Sunday, March 16 from 10am to noon, with funeral service to celebrate Tillie's life immediately thereafter.

In remembrance of Tillie's life and her love of life, the family asks that any charitable contributions be made to the Gilchrist Hospice.

https://gilchristcares.org/donate/