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Published December 11, 2012, 12:00 AM

SUSAN J. WISOCKI

Susan J. Wisocki, 64, of Duluth died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 in her home, surrounded by her family.

Susan J. Wisocki, 64, of Duluth died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 in her home, surrounded by her family.

Sue was born, April 5, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wis., to Ernie and Marge Schober.

She was raised in Dodge Center, Minn., and she moved to Duluth at age 17. Sue graduated from Duluth East High School and UMD. It was at UMD that Sue met the love of her life, Steve Wisocki; they were married on Sept. 4, 1971. Sue had worked as Bishop Paul Anderson’s secretary for two years and she also sold the Pickwick gift certificates during the Christmas rush. She loved to golf at Ridgeview; traveling with Steve; spending time with friends and family; Steve and Mother (Steve’s nickname for Sue) loved having a cocktail while watching the sunsets over her beautiful gardens; and she especially loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Sue was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Schober.

Sue is survived by her husband, Steve; children, Chris of Telluride, Colo., Sara (Shane) Johnson and Adam (Holly) both of Duluth; her parents, Ernie and Marge Schober of Duluth; grandchildren, Owen, Henry, Gabe, Abby and Lily; brothers, Jim (Becky), Dan (Rosie), Tom (Erma) and Geoffrey Schober and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank Essentia Health Cancer Center; Dr. Johns, Dr. Ketchum and Dr. Munson for their loving care of Sue.

VISITATION: 5 p.m. Tuesday with Wake Prayers at 7 p.m. in the Dougherty Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2801 E 4th St. Duluth. Memorials are preferred and may be directed to American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 130 W Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St. Duluth (218) 727-3555.

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James C.
Cadiz, KY     12/14/2012 7:35 PM

Steve and family, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memmories of your life together help ease the pain. Sincerely, Reverend Jim Clute, Sr. and Family Cadiz, KY.

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ann s.
Bettendorf, IA     12/13/2012 12:02 PM

I just got word of Sues passing....I am stunned and saddened beyond belief. My heart goes out to Steve and family for their loss . I will always have lasting memories of Sue...she was one of my closest friends thru high school and college.she was in my wedding...I always knew that she was there for me even though we weren't in touch often..my world is empty today, knowing that Sue is not in it...but I know we will see each other again...may she rest in peace! Ann Heimbaugh Strothkamp

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patti m.
Duluth, MN     12/12/2012 6:57 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I always looked forward to seeing Sue selling gift certificates at the Pickwick. She was always so very pleasant and cordial. It was easy to see that she was very special. Sorry for your loss. Dick and Patti McNutt

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