Susan L. Wittwer of Appleton, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. She was born July 17, 1936. She lived with her parents in Appleton, and graduated from Appleton High School in 1954. She went on to pursue a career in nursing which spanned over 45 years. She married Robert Wittwer Sr., and together they raised 5 wonderful children.
Susan enjoyed spending time with her family, her pets, crocheting and spending time at the cabin on Post Lake.
Susan is survived by her children: Kathy (Paul) Tebo, Dianne Wittwer, Bob Wittwer Jr., Brian (Ellen) Wittwer; grandchildren: Justin (Abby) VanderWyst, Erin (Charles) Graves, Bret Tebo, Alicia (Bo) Conner, Megan Wittwer and Lauren Wittwer. Also survived by her 5 precious great grandchildren: Annie, Lucie and Maggie VanderWyst, Levi Conner and Walker Graves. And also her pets, Mason and Izzy.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Sr, daughter Deborah Wittwer Manial and granddaughter Kimberly VanderWyst; as well as many relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service for Susan will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Valley Funeral Home; 2211 N. Richmond St. Appleton, WI. Visitation will be from 10-11, with the service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Rd. Appleton, WI 54914.
Special thanks to the staff at Rennes Health and Rehab and Moments Hospice for their excellent care for mom, to Ellen Wittwer for overseeing moms care, and Bill Harrison for being our rock. We are blessed to have a very strong support system.