Susan Marie "Sue" Heiermann

Susan Marie "Sue" Heiermann obituary

Susan Marie "Sue" Heiermann

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17

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dierna Funeral Home

2309 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

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17

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Susan Heiermann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dierna Funeral Home - Rochester on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Susan "Sue" Marie Heiermann went to the Lord peacefully at home on November 10, 2025, at age 73, surrounded by family after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents Stanley and Ruth Zakrzewski and sister Mary Krebs. Survived by her husband David; children Frank, Mary (Judd Madsen), Mark (Stephanie), Sarah; grandchildren Cayden, Genevieve, Wyatt, Vivian; sisters Kay (Tom) Agnello, Jean Dear, Teresa Kimber; many nieces, a nephew and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Sue raised four kids, managed a home, and ran kitchens in the East Irondequoit school district for over 25 years. Her family was her world and she took immeasurable joy in being a grandma. One of her greatest acts of love (and bravery) was donating a kidney to her sister Mary. Sue is famous for the hundreds of custom cakes she made for birthdays, weddings, and every occasion in between.

Sue believed that the simple joys in life were the ones that mattered most. She'd want you to remember that life's too short for grudges and far too sweet to spend it being a sourpuss. She lived with grit, grace, and compassion, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the kind of warmth that will forever fill our hearts.

Calling hours will be held on Monday November 17th, from 4-7pm followed by her Funeral Service at 7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton St.)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

17

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dierna Funeral Home

2309 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

Send Flowers

Nov

17

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Dierna Funeral Home

2309 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.