Suzanne J. Durkee

Suzanne J. Durkee, 80, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

She was born on March 28, 1942 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to the late Garfield and Milda (Kelm) Dey.  Suzanne met her future husband, the late John Durkee, while attending U.W.-LaCrosse.  They were united in marriage on April 14, 1962 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Suzanne was a longtime member of Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wausau.  She enjoyed playing games, working on puzzles, was an avid reader, and was a very good bowler.  Over the years she league bowled and traveled to state tournaments.  Also known as the trivia queen, she had the knowledge to excel when playing trivia with family and friends.   Suzanne especially enjoyed a glass of one of the many wines that were made by John.  She was employed by Kohl’s and the Hallmark Store.

Survivors include her children, Mindy (Gary) Randall, Mike Durkee, and Mitch Durkee; grandchildren, Derek, Hayley (Katy), Travis, Brenden, and Allyson; great-granddaughter, Emeriee; great-grandson, Holden; brother, Tom Dey; sister, Janet Dey; and favorite cousins, Marilyn (Bob) Paulson and Beverly Bornschlegl.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; infant daughter, Melissa Jean; and parents, Garfield and Milda Dey.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Flieth Street, Wausau, with Rev. Jeffrey Mahnke officiating.  Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, and continue on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Burial will be in Mosinee Cemetery following the service.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.