She was born in St. Louis, MO on September 19, 1957. In her 20 years in San Antonio, Sue was active in women's issues, crafts, and St. Thomas Episcopal School where her daughter attends. She was director of Planned Parenthood and later went to school for a 4.0 degree in nursing.
Sue is survived by her husband, Chuck Artale; daughter, Madison Artale; mother, Margaret Lamprecht; grandmother, Mary Jo Lamprecht; brother, Bill Grieser; and nephew, Billie Grieser. Pallbearers will be Bill Grieser, Billy Grieser, Bill Edwards, Steve Artale, Dennis Artale and Randy Artale.