Susan (Bruss) Tesch Obituary (1942 - 2025)

Born Jan 31, 1942, Susan (Bruss) Tesch attended Watertown High School in Watertown, WI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Susan (bruss) Tesch.

Graduation Year	Class of 1959
Date of Birth	Jan 31, 1942
Date of Passing	Mar 07, 2025
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Events	Susan Carol Tesch, 83, of Watertown Wisconsin was called to her Heavenly home on March 7 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 31, 1942, in Watertown, the daughter of Howard and Margaret (McRitchie) Bruss. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Susan was baptized at the Congregational Church in Watertown in 1951 and then in became a member of St. John’s Lutheran in 1962 where she was a faithful member for over 60 years. Susan was also a 1959 graduate of Watertown High School. After graduation she put herself through nursing school at MATC and graduated as an LPN. Then on Feb 20, 1962 she married her high school sweetheart, Gene Tesch. Soon afterwards Gene enlisted in the Air Force and they moved to Kansas. Susan worked as a nurse in a nursing home while living there. However, once Gene was deployed overseas she returned to Wisconsin to be with family. She worked many jobs from typing Will’s for an attorney, working at Bethesda Lutheran homes and eventually becoming the Supervisor of the pediatric department at Watertown Memorial Hospital. Once Gene returned from overseas and retired from the Air Force, they had 3 children. Jeffrey Allen, Patricia Sue and Jennifer Marie. Susan chose to stay home with her children when they were younger, but once they were in school she started a career at Mullens Dairy. She worked her way up over the years and finally became manager. She trained many Watertown youth in their first job. After 25 years at Mullens she then became a Kindergarten teachers aide at St. John’s Lutheran in Watertown. She absolutely loved helping young children learn how to read and write. Susan was a selfless mother who will be greatly missed, but the love she shared with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will continue to live on in our memories. She truly showed us what love and grace was when her son Jeffrey Allen was killed by a drunk driver in 1989. Her tired eyes often told the story of a devoted mother who selflessly allowed others to grieve while she stood strong. We will all miss her selflessness, incredible strength and courage as well as her never ending love and support. Susan is survived by her daughters: Jennifer (Mike) Saniter, Patricia (Jack) Gurholt, grandchildren Brock Saniter, Ellie (Alex) Wendorf, John (Sammi) Gurholt, Jason (Lexi) Gurholt as well as great grandchildren Wesley Gene & Laney Ann Wendorf. She is also survived by her brother Doug (Mary) Bruss and sister Joan Leary as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Susan is now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her husband Gene and son Jeffery Allen whom she missed and grieved for daily The family would also like to thank Rainbow hospice for their love, care and compassion during her time of need. Her nurse Emmy went above and beyond for her journey to the end with the utmost love and respect. A funeral service will be held on Friday March 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown, with Pastors Jerry Ewings and Nicholas Quinnett officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery where she’ll be laid to rest next to her husband Gene and son Jeffrey. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.HafemeisterFH.com