Service Details
A memorial service, celebrating her life, will be held, in the funeral home, on Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 PM with visitation at 1:00 PM.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Racine Public Library or AseraCare Hospice.
Sue Ellen Griego, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday January 17, 2020 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living. She was born December 9, 1945 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Francis Clair and Carole (nee: Jensen) Siepmann.
Sue attended Jessup High School, was a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and earned her Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from UW-Milwaukee. Sue continued her lifelong passion for education by joining the faculty at J.I. Case High School from 1968-2003, where she taught history and served as the school librarian. In retirement, Sue worked at the Racine Public Library as a substitute reference librarian.
Sue was a long-time member of Delta Kappa Gamma (an honorary society for women teachers), a member and onetime Vice President of the Racine Area Retired Educators Association. Sue loved a succession of cats, reading biographies, and planning get-togethers with her friends. She was a talented singer and gifted storyteller with an infectious laugh.
“Aunt Sue” as she was known by her family, is survived by her sister-in-law, Susan Siepmann of Goodyear, AZ; niece, Kristin (Dominic) Catania of Omaha, NE; 3 nephews, Jon Siepmann of Sacramento, CA; Scott Siepmann of Scottsdale, AZ; Jeffrey (Carrie) Siepmann of Magnolia, TX; 2 great nieces (Kira, Blaire) and 4 great nephews (Jack, CJ, Isaiah, Luke). Sue is also survived by other relatives, friends, co-workers, and the many students she taught throughout the years. In addition to her parents, Sue was also preceded in death by her brother, Col. Randy Siepmann
Jan Spranger retired Case HS says
Sue you always made me laugh and forget any troubles. You will be missed by many. RIP sweet Lady.
Rose Ann Zickus says
Sue was as always will bea kind loving angel . Always willing to help students
Mary Ann Skold says
Sue was a wonderful person to have as a friend and co-worker. She was knowledgeable as well as inquisitive and more than happy to share that enthusiasm with others. Those traits made her such an effective librarian and teacher. Sue was positive and happy and a joy to work with. She will be missed in this world.
Sheri and Rodney Payne says
Sue, it is so hard to put into a few words what we will miss about you. We were blessed to have you as our neighbor for the last ten years. I will miss your grin and hello over the bushes. The morning coffee and you getting locked out in your nightgown. Your passive political sign dispute with the neighbors across the street. The calm of seeing your bedroom light come on and knowing you were home. The sadness and concern at the extended darkness. The love in your voice as you listened to our grandbabies recount their adventures in learning to garden. I will miss our friendship, your smile and the sound of your laughter. You were one of a kind. Much love my friend. May you dance with the angels.
Donna and Ned Grover says
Our regret is that we met Sue late in life; our blessing that we did know her for a few short years. We loved her uplifting spirit, her infectious laugh, and her ability to tell a story that might leave you laughing until you were in tears. We recognized her loving, kind nature and her sweet concern for family and friends. It was our privilege to call her friend. Gone too soon, we will miss her deeply. Earthly cares are over; enjoy your reward in your Heavenly Home.
Marilyn Borwick Gravenhorst says
To my beloved college “roomie” who made me laugh and smile and find the joy in life through our very long friendship. How much I will miss you. we shared many memories together from your HS play and the cowardly lion to Wartburg campus, Iowa summer visiting on my farm, my visits to your home in Racine and adventures in alaska. Our last conversation on the phone you STILL had to tease me about being “Lutheran”. RIP dear friend. I love you!
Marilyn Borwick Gravenhorst says
To my beloved college “roomie”. You gave me such joy and smiles and happiness over the many years of our friendship, from your HS play as the cowardly lion in the Wizard of OZ, to Wartburg college, visits to my farm in Iowa and my trips to Racine and our adventures in Alaska. even in our last conversation on the phone you had to tease me about “being Lutheran”. I will miss your smile and laugh and making sunshine in my life. RIP dear friend. I love you.