Sue Kluver

Susan Kay (Schuster) Kluver, aged 60, of Madelia, MN passed away on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sue was born June 3, 1964 to Leo and Arline Schuster in Morris, MN as the baby of 5 children. She grew up with the no nonsense sensibilities of the farm and the determination of a youngest child. 

In 1984, she met her soul mate and great love, Troy Kluver, thanks to her older brothers, Dan and Steve. Sue and Troy married April 12, 1986 and spent many years traveling across America as they trucked coast to coast. They did eventually put down roots in Odin, MN in 1989 where they made a home for 30 years and welcomed two daughters, Samantha (1989) and Katelyn (1995). Sue made a career of improving access to communication as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for K-12 students across multiple southern Minnesota school districts. 

In 2018, Sue was promoted to Grandma, which was her favorite title yet. She loved, adored, and delighted in all things grandkids and would proudly show off any one of her little loves. When not doting on her grands, she enjoyed cooking, reading, and later in life, birdwatching. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family and the ways her love poured out to them.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, step-father, and grandparents. 

Sue is survived by her husband, Troy, daughters Samantha (Taylor) of New Hope, MN and Katelyn (Brandon) of Omaha, NE, and seven grandchildren: Levi (8), Eleanor (6), Vivian (6), Leo (6), Amelia (3), Charlotte (3), and Henry (7 months). Additionally, her four siblings: Dan (Vicki), Steve (Sue), Ann (Barry), and Bill (Patricia) and their families, as well as her parents-in-law Chris and Sharon Kluver, sister-in-law Connie Johnson and her family, aunts, uncles, and dear family friend, Charlotte Olson. 

She will be deeply missed by those privileged enough to know her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and thoughtfulness. While her passing did not provide the chance for the “Minnesota goodbye” she was known for, she leaves her family without a single doubt of how deeply and truly she loved them all.

Services will be held Saturday January 25th at Zaharia Family Funeral Home in Truman, MN with visitation at 10 am and services to follow at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes you to donate to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance if you feel moved to. Online condolences can be left at www.zahariafamilyfuneral.com