Susan Mary Leichtfuss

Susan M. Leichtfuss (nee Muscato), age 85, died peacefully on April 15, 2024 after a brief illness. Born July 10, 1938, in Dunkirk, NY to Samuel and Lucille (Brochetti) Muscato. Susan is survived by her daughter Ann (Ryan) Schuelke; her grandchildren Ainsley, Audrey and Anderson Olen; her sister Mary Jo Meister; and her brother Kenneth Muscato. Susan also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews and dear friends. Susan was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Leichtfuss, her son Peter Leichtfuss, and her sisters Joan Kuzdale and Carol Edelberg.

After graduating from Dunkirk High School, Susan attended Miami University (Ohio), majoring in Dance. Upon graduation, Susan moved to Milwaukee to become a faculty member at Downer College and established herself as an accomplished choreographer and dance teacher. It was in Milwaukee where she met her husband Irv. Susan and Irv were known for opening up their home and their hearts to many during their 50-year marriage, hosting countless dinner parties where guests often ended up dancing the night away. Not surprisingly, Susan's dance card was always full.

Affectionately known as Aunt Susan/Grandma Susan, Susan showed kindness, generosity and an unparalleled warmth when it came to opening her home to others. The smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house was commonplace. Susan loved watching college basketball, Brewers baseball and her favorite memories were of Christmas' when the family was all together.

An open house honoring Susan will be held at the home of Ann & Ryan Schuelke on Sunday, April 21st from 1-4pm to celebrate and remember Susan's life and legacy.