Susan Thums

Susan Loretta Thums, 74, of Rib Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Rib Lake Health Services while under the care of North Shore Hospice.

She was born Sept. 8, 1951, in Marshfield to Alvin and Dorothy (Zander) Miller. She grew up in Loyal and graduated from Loyal High School.

On June 18, 2011, Susan married Gregory Thums. They resided in Rib Lake. Susan had worked as a house cleaner and as a certified nursing assistant for many years.

Susan was a devoted member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, the Legion Auxiliary, and Historic St. Ann’s. She enjoyed card playing, sewing, listening to polka music, fishing, being in the woods, picking berries, and spending time with her husband and siblings.

She is survived by her husband, Greg, of Rib Lake; siblings, Linda Ehlers of Greenwood, Donald (Judy) Miller of Mayville, and Mary Ann Clemens of Waukesha; sister-in-law, Caroline Miller of Loyal; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Shirley) Thums of Wausau, and Roland “Rollie” (Susan J.) Thums of Rib Lake; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond Miller and James Miller; sister-in-law, Mary Miller; and brothers-in-law, William Ehlers and James Clemens.

Afuneral mass was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. The Rosary was recited at 9 a.m. at the church, with visitation following until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Burial will be at a later date at Historic St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery. At Susan’s request, instead of flowers, please consider another remembrance of your choice or perhaps, donate to a charity of your choice in her memory.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

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