Born in Columbus, Ohio, she is predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Erma (Wenger) Kruse; and nephew, Timothy. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Amy (Stephen) Owens; her treasured grandchildren, Ashley (Michael), Zachary and Madison Wright; brothers, Howard (Carol) Kruse, Westerville, OH, and Raymond (Maggie) Kruse, Stafford, VA; sisters, Marilyn Tanner, Fairfax, VA, and Christine (Joe) Mitchell, Gordonsville, VA; nieces, Kristi, Karen, Jennifer, Anne, Stephanie, Molly, Rebecca, Lisa; and nephew, Matthew.
Suzanne worked at The Ohio State University for 22 years and retired in 2009.
Suzanne loved the Lord with all her heart and soul and firmly believed in giving of herself. She was a member of the Lions Clubs International in New Albany, Ohio and Mechanicsville, Virginia where she was on the Investment Committee. She was also on the Resident Council of the community where she lived.
Suzanne was an active member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Hanover, Virginia where she devoted her time to volunteering with the Missions Committee, Women’s Group, Communion and serving meals to veterans.
She was also very passionate about her work with Moments of Hope Outreach where she volunteered in the food pantry and with the Saturday community meals.
A private family service will be held Sunday, January 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Lebanon United Methodist Church on a day and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Lebanon United Methodist Church or Moments of Hope Outreach.
