M. Suzanne "Sue" Petter

on November 18, 2021.

Sue grew up with her siblings in Glen Ellyn, IL. She attended Hawthorne Grade School, Glen

Ellyn Jr. High, and graduated from Glenbard Township High School in 1955. She then attended

Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. During her childhood, she enjoyed accompanying her

Dad on his dry cleaning truck route and spending summers at the family’s cottage on

Lauderdale Lakes (Elkhorn, Wisconsin). Sue was an executive secretary in downtown Chicago

and later in the suburbs. Professionally, she held many positions, retiring after a long career in

2015. Her favorite job was with Coca Cola, where she spent over 20 years working “at her

favorite job for her favorite boss”.

Sue was a life-long loyal Cubs fan, listening to the games on WGN radio. She was a faithful

Lutheran, and through the church, worked as a Stephen Minister counseling terminally ill

patients and others in need. Sue loved celebrating holidays with her family and friends and the

traditions that went along with them. She always said she felt strongly about patriotism and

believed everyone should give back to their community and church. Over the years, she

became one of Hallmark’s best customers, sending greeting cards to family and friends for

every occasion.

Sue married her best friend, Henry K. Petter, on June 30, 2001. Together they enjoyed taking

vacations and going to their grandchildren’s many sporting events, recitals and graduations.

The ocean was Sue’s favorite place to vacation. She felt closest to God while sitting on the

sand and listening to the roar of the ocean.

Sue was a wonderful Mother to her three children. Most of all, she loved being a Grandma and was very proud of her seven grandchildren. Likewise, she took great joy in being Grandma Sue

to Hank’s grandchildren, and Aunt Sue/Susie to many nieces, nephews and close family

friends.

Sue is survived by her beloved husband, Henry K. Petter; her children Thomas (Lorrin) Wessel,

Jane Grimm and Kurt (Dana) Wessel; her grandchildren Kimberly (Aaron) Flanagan, Jeffrey

(Kristy) Wessel, Stephanie (Clint) Entzel, Ryan Wessel, Eric (Nan) Wessel, Jennifer Wessel and

John Wessel; her great grandchildren Dylan Flanagan, Zoey and Theodore Wessel, and

Gwendolyn Entzel; and her siblings Patricia Mac Whorter, Richard H. (Katherine) Irving III,

Donald (Margaret) Irving and Meghan Kieffer. She was preceded in death by her parents,

Richard Henry Irving Jr. and Meta Louise Irving.

Sue’s family would like to extend their appreciation to the Garlands of Barrington for their

wonderful care and compassion.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 from 3 - 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home,

2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL 60016. On Tuesday December 7, 2021 there will be a lie in

state from 10 - 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 900 E. Main St., Barrington, IL

60010 followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow at Ridgewood

Memorial Park at 9900 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

Please share a memory of Sue, or condolences with her family can be shared at OehlerFuneralHome.com