Susanne Ruth Katzfey

Susanne Ruth Katzfey obituary, Fond du Lac, WI

Susanne Ruth Katzfey

Susanne Katzfey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zacherl Funeral Home - Fond du Lac on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Susanne Ruth Katzfey, 78, passed away on November 25, 2025, with her family by her side at the Lutheran Home of Fond du Lac. She was born on October 27, 1947, to Nick and Harriet (Vanderpool) Katzfey.
Sue graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1966.
Sue was a longtime resident of Phoenix and Mesa Arizona, spending over 40 years of her life there. Sue was employed at the Mesa Community College for over 25 years. She was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Mesa. Sue was an avid fan of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, Milwaukee Brewers, and Green Bay Packers. She was very proud to survive leukemia and breast cancer.
She is survived by her a brother, Robert (Elaine) Katzfey; sister, Harriet Bruhn; Christopher (fiancée, Abigail) Brunner; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Donald Katzfey; sister-in-law, Bokye Katzfey; brother-in-law, Robert Bruhn; and Carolann Brunner.
Per Sue's wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral service is being planned for a future date. Inurnment will take place at Calvary Mausoleum in Fond du Lac.
Online condolences may be offered at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com.
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