Susan Mary Maier DVM

Susan Mary Maier, DVM, 65, Shelbyville, died Thursday, October 23, 2025 at U. of L. Health Shelbyville Hospital very suddenly and unexpectedly. A native of Delafield, WI, she was the daughter of Gerald "Gerry" Maier and the late Sally Liner Maier. Her lifelong love of animals led her to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. She has worked as a veterinarian for over 40 years. After relocating to Kentucky, she opened Horizon Veterinary Services in Simpsonville, specializing in homeopathic medicine for dogs and cats. "Dr. Susan" used acupuncture, homeopathy, gemmotherapy and Flower Essences to treat the animals. She was a lifelong studier of holistic and homeopathic services and supported many pet owners through her Facebook groups focused on caring for animals. Dr. Maier was Catholic by faith.

Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years, Todd Wiggen of Shelbyville; her son, Aaron Wiggen (Cheyenne Walters) of Louisville; her stepdaughter, Catherine Wiggen of Bentonville, AR; two brothers, Jeff Maier and Larry Maier, both of Delafield, WI and an astonishing number of pet parents who will miss her devoted service to the animals.

Cremation has been selected in accordance with her wishes. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Webb Funeral Home with visitation after 1 p.m. The cremated remains will be privately interred later.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Webb Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.webbfuneralhome.com.