Sue Ellen LaVeau

Sue Ellen LaVeau, 78, of Shell Lake, passed peacefully after several strokes September 9, 2023, at Maple Ridge Care Center. She was born August 1, 1945, in Ashland, WI, to Eugene and June (Brickman) Johnston. Sue graduated from Spooner High School in 1963. She was married on October 25, 1963, to Duane LaVeau.

Sue had several hobbies, including collecting dolls, quilting and network marketing, selling supplements. She had a strong personality which helped her wrangle her 13 children. She ensured that everyone had a job to do; if anyone appeared to have an ideal time, she would give them something to do. Sue's smile, laughter and loving companionship will be deeply missed.  

She is survived by her husband, Duane LaVeau; five daughters: Debbie of Quartz Hill, CA, Julie of Cameron, Tammy of Chetek, Lynette of Barronett and Lunana of Chetek; eight sons: Douglas of Spooner, Scott of Spooner, Andrew of Barronett, Johnathan of Rice Lake, Aaron of Springbrook, Matthew of Rice Lake, Joshua of Barronett and Benjamin of Sarona; brother Randy of Shell Lake; sister, Cindy of Loyal; brother-in-law, Gary of Tennessee; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends. Sue was preceded in death by her parents: Eugene and June Johnston; and brothers: Dennis and Rick Johnston.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake with Pastor LeRoy Drake officiating. Burial will be in Sarona Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from Noon - 2 pm on Tuesday.

Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.