Susanne Bohrer

1951 - 2025

Susanne passed on November 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born on October 11, 1951, she was raised on a small farm in Carroll County, where she developed a love of the outdoors and horses. She attended the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in animal science. After graduating, she worked for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. She later worked for several years in real estate, then returned to school and graduated with a nursing degree. She was employed at Western Maryland Hospital until her retirement.

She was married for fifty-three years and is survived by her husband, Shannon. Together, they built Winterbilt, a small farm in Frederick County. Sue had an insatiable desire to learn, including woodworking, gardening, flowers and vegetables, cooking, and stained glass. She made her own apple butter, V-8 juice, hummus, wine, venison jerky, and venison bologna, to name a few. She loved Broadway plays and music. She was an avid reader of a variety of topics, including historical events involving lesser-known people and incidents.

Sue's first love was horses. Her first horse, Dawn, is buried on the farm, as well is Julie (Dawn's daughter) and Shady (Dawn's granddaughter). She owned, rode good horses, and loved her dogs. She often considered herself fortunate to have had so many good animals, including some exceptional barn cats.

She is survived by her husband Shannon, her brother John Smith, two sisters, Cheryle Heyman and JoAnn Bostian, her husband Rodney, and three sister in-laws, Lynn Wayland, Virginia Bohrer, and Hillary Szanto, and her husband Keith. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including her goddaughter, Morgan Barr.

It seems impossible to describe Sue's impact upon her family, friends, and neighbors. She was outgoing and genuinely concerned with everyone she met. She was authentic; if you knew her, you understood her sincerity. She will be missed.

As per her wishes, there will be a small family gathering for her service. After a morning period, at her request, there will be a gathering to celebrate her life with family, neighbors, and friends. Susanne Bohrer