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Visitation will be at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, July 6th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m.
A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 7th, at 10:00 am in St. Pius V SSPX Chapel in Mukwonago.
Interment to follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
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RACINE – Joseph Edward Sus, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 24, surrounded by his family.
A lifetime resident, Joe was born in Racine on May 20, 1939, to the late Joseph and Gertrude (nee. Hantschel) Sus. He graduated from St. Catherine’s High School and then attended Dominican College, focusing on his love for music and teaching accordion in his spare time.
He was united in marriage with the love of his life, Jeannine (m. von Germeten) on September 28, 1968, in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
He went on to serve in the B Co 121st Sig Bn 5th Army from 1963-1965 and was recognized for his stellar marksmanship, receiving numerous awards from the US Army Rifle Team.
He went on to have a lifelong career in package engineering for SC Johnson Wax. Joe was an active member of the SC Johnson Fishing Club and Root River Restoration team.
As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, nature, and conservation efforts. He also shared his love of art, music, and beauty with his family.
As a lifelong Catholic, he had a devout faith and was an active member of the Tridentine Mass Catholic community in the area, serving in many capacities at Queenship of Mary Chapel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years Jean, his infant child Mary Jo, brother John Sus, niece Kristen Sus, and nephews Todd and Sean DeGuire.
Surviving are his children, Karyn O’Neel of West Chester, PA, Michelle (Paul) Busateri of St. Mary’s, Kansas, Josef Eric (Jennifer) Sus of Racine, and Angela (Christopher) Matzke of Reston, VA; grandchildren, Micheal, John Patrick, Kaitlin, Aidan, Rosie, and Liam O’Neel, Ethan, Natalia, Scarlett, and Milena Sus, Gabriella, Joseph, Maria, and Salvatore Busateri, Lucy, Beatrix, and Henry Matzke; brother Robert Sus, and sister- in-law Sandra Sus; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, July 6th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 7th, at 10:00 am in St. Pius V SSPX Chapel in Mukwonago. Interment to follow at Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family for Mass celebrations in his memory.
Jay Butler says
To Joes family, you have my deepest condolences. I knew Joe thru SCJ and SCJ fishing club for many years, he was such a great guy. My thoughts are with you.