Susan J. (Muzynoski) Dehnke

Susan J. Dehnke, 68, Wausau, died Wednesday January 5, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born August 18, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of Joseph Muzynoski, Ringle, and the late Lucille “Lucy” (Mijal) Muzynoski.

Susan had been employed in the health care field for most of her working career. She grew up on a farm where she learned to love the outdoors, nature and riding horses. Spending time with her family was very important to her and she was so proud of each and every one of her beloved family.  Susan was a very devoted Catholic and member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Oratory.

Survivors include four children, Nicholas Dehnke, Bevent, Sarah Dehnke, Los Angeles, Michael Dehnke, Wausau and Joseph Dehnke, Wausau; one granddaughter, Corrine Dehnke; her father, Joseph Muzynoski; her siblings, Virginia “Ginger” (Roger) Fenlon, Salida, Colo., Joseph M. (Laurie) Muzynoski, Weston, Max (Susan) Muzynoski, Ringle, Julie (Ron) Thorne, Aliso Viejo, Calif., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday January 14, 2022, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Oratory, Wausau. Canon Heitor Matheus will officiate. Burial will be in St. Florian Cemetery, Hatley. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com