Susan Van Ornum-St. Germain
Susan M. Van Ornum-St. Germain, 68, Edgar, formerly of Marengo, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
She was born March 7, 1955 in Ashland, daughter of the late John “Jack” and Blanche (Larson) St. Germain. Susan married David Van Ornum and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1992.
Susan loved her years working on the family dairy farm with her husband and children. She was also employed over the years at the James River paper mill in Ashland, 2510 Deli, St. Clare’s Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
The brightest lights in her life were her children, grandchildren, greatgranddaughter, and her dog, Sandy. Susan was known for her infectious laughter, her bright smile and her warm and caring heart. Her house was devoted to those she loved and no child or grandchild ever left empty handed. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed cooking for her family, friends, and even the Edgar Football team enjoyed her homemade mac and cheese over the years.
Sheissurvivedbyherchildren:Kevin(Heidi)VanOrnum,Edgar,Amy(Wayne) Schutte, Edgar and Ryan (Karen) Van Ornum, Marengo; 20 grandchildren: Kennen, Emmitt, Ella, Adelynn, David, Keithen Van Ornum, Brett, Zackery, Parker Schutte, Loni (Kadon) Laumbach, Dane, Olivia, Owen, Darius, Toby, Ilah, Gavin, Amri, Timmy, Rory Van Ornum; one great-granddaughter, Lenna Laumbach, and her siblings: Pat (Mary), David (Karen), Sally and Tom (Janet); sisters-in-law: Monica St. Germain, Patty St. Germain, Connie Bennett, Pamela (Gerald) Richardson and Laura Flynn, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David, grandson, Dillan, and two brothers: John M. and Bruce St. Germain.
A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
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