Susanne Margarete Wells, (1923 - 2015) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Susanne be with us forever

91 years old
Born on December 10, 1923 in Berlin, Germany
Passed away on November 15, 2015 in Sandy, Utah, United States

Susanne Margarete Wiese Wells 12/10/1923 – 11/15/2015

To many, known as Sue, Susie, or Sue Su

In Loving Memory of my beautiful, precious Mom, who went home to Glory Sunday evening. She was surrounded by her family at Sunrise of Sandy Care Facility after a long two decades of contending with Alzheimer's. Her beloved daughter “Kassie” and husband Ray Zukowski, granddaughter Julie Kathryn Tayler, her husband Jaron, and great-grandsons Izaak, Cole, and Lincoln were at her bedside.

She is also survived by her Step grand-daughter Noelle Zukowski Gordon and husband John, step-great-grandson Grant Mata and step-great-granddaughter Sarah Mata. Plus, her a wonderful, loving extended family across the US and Germany.

Born in Berlin, Germany, Sue sailed to America on the Hamburg in 1929 with her parents, Margarete and John Wiese, and brother John George Wiese, who died in 1943 defending our country in the US Navy during WW II. She married Zach E. Wells Jr. in 1944 in Chicago and had their two daughters Kathryn Susanne in 1945 and Diane Patrice in 1948. Sue enjoyed her Jewelry businesses and "The Gift Box" gift shops with Zach in the '60s and '70s. They lived consecutively in Chicago, Skokie, Ill, St Croix VI, and Mt Prospect, Illinois, until 1985. They moved to Anderson, SC, to enjoy retirement on beautiful Lake Hartwell, SC, until January 2006, when they moved to Ft. Walton Beach, FL., to be closer to Ray and Kassie in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Sue loved the water, spending much of her life in Illinois on Lake Michigan on their ski boat and on Lake Hartwell, SC, on their Pontoon Blue Swan. Sue and Zach’s 62-year marriage was filled with love, passion for life, faith in God, family, friends, lots of hugging, laughs, music all the time, prayer, and time for great compassion to all they met. They were a joy to know. Everyone in her youth remembers her beautiful voice singing at weddings and as a beautiful hostess at many celebrations with Zach. A gifted saleswoman, she made good friends with every customer and lovingly wrote hundreds of thank you or encouragement notes to those she met and loved. She was passionately devoted to Zach, their daughters, and their granddaughter Julie.

Sue continued to make treasured friends in Florida and Utah. As a member of Destiny Worship Center in Destin, FL, she adored her pastors, Steve and Jackie Vagallis. She loved the Lord and gave her life to Him at the end of every service.

Diane preceded Sue to Glory in April 1979 and Zach in July 2006. Sue moved in with Kassie and Ray in 2009. With all our hearts, we thank the daycare center of Magnolia Manor in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, who could not have given her more love, and Neighborhood House in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, who helped her transition to our move in 2013-14. We are blessed beyond all we could have hoped for the love, attention, and care of Sunrise of Sandy Assisted Living Reminisce Care…to all who devoted their time and hearts to Mom’s care.

Sue is survived by her dearest, loving, and life long friends Rita Goodman, FL, Madge Brenner, SC, and so many to mention. Her deeply close Destin, FL mentors, Dot Mansfield and Georgia Wood. Her long-time family friend, Elaine Busse, owns the Winding River Ranch in Grand Lake, Colorado, next to the Colorado River, where she will be memorialized beside her beloved Zach and darling Diane,

A memorial video tribute to Sue’s life is being prepared and will be available and announced; where you can find it online. Please write to Kassie or add your comments at http://www.forevermissed.com/susanne-m-wells. Your comments are welcomed.

Kassie and Ray Zukowski
Kassie's Cell 850 865 8066
kasray@protonmail.com
Ray's Cell 850 865-4045
rlzukowski@gmail.com

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November 15, 2020

I haven't forgotten your friendly voice on the phone with that Berlin accent! Berlin, which you left as a little girl. Your family here in Germany, whom you have never forgotten and who even as an old woman loved with all your might after all these years!

November 15, 2019

This is a P.S. to my previous entry. When my own mother was having her final twenty years of dementia, 1978-1998, Sue was so supportive with cards and notes of encouragement. I so appreciated it. Both our mothers having that final 20 years, being with dementia, kind of makes me wonder about the water or something in our homes, being next door.

November 15, 2019

Sue died the same year my husband of 40 years died, and due to the email today from forevermissed, I took the time, at last, to take a wonderful trip down memory lane with all these wonderful pictures, stories, and especially the videos. I had the privilege of living next door to the Wells family from the time I was 6 years old, 1954, when both families moved in next door to each other in our new homes in Skokie, IL, until I was through high school, 1965. I had never seen photos of Sue as a child and I was struck with how much she looked like Diane at the same age. I also realized Sue was only a year older than my only sibling, a half brother, Bob. I loved the 4th of July video, seeing the whole family close to the ages I knew them at. Omie always had a special place in my heart too, and Nana is certainly not to be forgotten either. Sue was always the gracious host for fantastic parties she and Zach would hold in their lovely home, for times on their boat on Lake Michigan, and sleepovers at their house, after which she made the best French toast in the whole world!

November 18, 2016

Dearest One, You are missed so very much. i often talk about you especially during this time of year. I know that I will see that beautiful face of yours one day. Love you very much. Georgia

January 10, 2016

A Golden Friendship
Zach Wells & Chuck Brenner worked in the same department at Sears in Chicago after World War II. Their wives Sue & Madge met & the two couples developed a long lasting friendship pursuing their love of music, dancing, boating & travel. Sue's fluency in German when we all visited Germany & visited her cousins was a joyful advantage as she spoke for our needs the entire trip. Zach & Chuck later entered a real estate venture in Rockford, IL, where the Brenner's moved. They later moved to South Carolina where Sue & Zach visited & decided to purchase a waterfront town-home near the Brenner's on Lake Hartwell where again the two couples enjoyed time together swimming & boating not in speed boats but on pontoon boats which we would sometimes tie together for a group party with friends. Such fun times! Our wonderful friendship of 60+ years drew to a close when Zach & Sue's health necessitated their moving to Florida to be near their loving daughter Kassie & her husband. I will always treasure my memories of each of these loved ones, who preceded me & my hope is to see them in a blessed reunion in glory--Madge Brenner/typed by Nancy Brenner Lynn

January 10, 2016

"Aunt Sue & Uncle Zach" were my parents best friends ever since I can remember, it always seemed to be a party when we were together. I always looked forward to seeing them. -- Always smiling & laughing & looking gorgeous no matter if we were boating, swimming, or at a dinner party. Both of them were always so kind & loving to me & my family while displaying immeasurable grace. One of my favorite memories was them teaching me how to water ski, & riding the "moose". I consider myself so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of them to cherish--"Aunt Sue & Uncle Zach" will be always loved & never forgotten--Nancy Brenner Lynn

December 29, 2015

Dear Kathie, Geneva and I shared so many happy times with Sue and Zach on Lake Hartwell in Anderson. I wrote an earlier memory. Hope it was added. Please know of our thanks to you for remembering us. We could never forget your parents. They were Christian Believers so we plan to see them again. Our Love, Bob and Geneva

December 27, 2015

Dear Kathie - I am the widow of Curt Kenyon, and I received your card today. So very sorry for your loss. Curt passed away several years ago. Blessings, Lois Kenyon

December 15, 2015

"The nicer and the fuller the memory,
the harder is the separation,
but the graditude transforms the torture into quiet joy.
One doesn´t carry the beautiful past like a sting,
but as a precious gift in itself."

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A dear person has passed. We won´t forget about her!
Jörg and his family

November 27, 2015

Sue was a beautiful person inside and out. A precious lady who loved everyone and always encouraged all of us. I loved our time together whether we were swimming, listening to music or drinking coffee. I remember driving down to the beach on our way to lunch one day; we stopped in the parking lot and this lady with her two year old son was parked next to our car. We said hello and he became so animated telling us he had been to the beach. Sue was almost as excited as he was listening to him. I was delighted to be a part of it. That was our Sue. Her light shining through.

Sue was a very special member of our widow's group. Everyone loved her and she loved them right back. She was missed when you guys moved to Utah, but we knew it was God's plan for you. She looked so happy in the pictures you sent. Thanks for sharing her with us. I look forward to seeing her again in heaven with our Lord.

Love to you Kassie and Ray,

Georgia

November 24, 2015

Kassie & Ray, I can only imagine the void you're left with following Miss Sue's promotion to heaven. Sue was truly one of the kindest, most gracious women I ever met. Even in her Alzheimer's state she was so precious. Always so positive and uplifting...and funny. What a cute sense of humor! I've prayed for you since I learned of her home going and will continue. Not goodbye, but see you later...right? And, I believe we all can say it won't be that long. Love you guys so much!

November 22, 2015

We have all been blessed to have known Sue!! I am so glad she is my friend!! Her gorgeous smile and loving heart reached out to everyone she met!! Just her presence brought joy to everyone who had the privilege to know her. Her love was genuine and she so freely expressed her love and appreciation for each act of kindness extended to her. Her positive attitude was greatly admired!! The world would be a much better place if only we had more like Sue. i will hold sweet memories of her close to my heart until we meet again!! At that time, she will have arms wide open for one of her heartfelt hugs!!
In loving memory,
Dot Mansfield

November 22, 2015

For Miss Sue, Cassie, Ray, family and friends:

"Shining, Burning Heart" by Bonnie Blystone

There is a light that burns,
where shadows turn to gold;
ever burning brighter
with each testimony told.
And so this glorious light
advances with the dawn,
as Christ raises once again
that shining heart unto his own.
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“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”’ - Num. 6:24-26 (NKJV)

With Love, Bonnie B.

November 20, 2015

I am so sorry to learn that the mom next door, all my growing up years, has moved on. She was always so full of life and fun, helped us kids find fun things to do, was the perfect hostess, and I'll never forget the French toast after sleepovers. She made loaves of it for us. She was always groomed like she was going out, and I admired her strong can do spirit, bringing in extra money for your household, selling various products, at a time when many women didn't work. May you find comfort in your memories.

November 20, 2015

RIP
I hope you will meet Anneliese, my beloved grandma and your cousin, in heaven!

November 19, 2015

Sue Su, I love you, love you, love you. You are the most precious little lady I have ever known. I'm sure everyone in the Wells and Wiese family up in heaven are celebrating your arrival. Until I see you again, your son-in-love, Ray

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Lost 1999 letter to Sue found

May 5, 2017

Letter from Stella M. Zukowski (Ray's Mom) to Sue and Zach Wells,

April 23, 1999 (Stella passed away June 10, 1999)

Dear Sweet Sue and Zach,

First let me apologize for the long wait you've had for a letter from me. Also for taking as many pills as I do my hand writing is not as clear as it should be.

Sometime I become as annoyed as I could be for my unreadable writing. Please forgive me! I don't think I'll even get rid of my cane, pusher or wheelchair, I think I do best with my wheelchair since someone is pushing me + I'm just sitting there. Officially I have "Osteoporosis- Arthritis" . I'm the oldest of three children in the Majecki family and have now reached the stage when I have "Arthritis",, my brother Edward (57) and sister Blanche (65) both died earlier in their life because of the rotten disease. My sister had 2 children (Charles & Linda), my brother never married, thinking it was not fair to get married and bother a woman when he could hardly walk around!

My sister's daughter Linda, my niece, is not only crippled with Arthritis herself but since birth has been deaf. So that was another problem in her life. Linda and her husband Paul had 4 sons, Matthew, Zack and Timothy. The first son (name ?) was killed in a car accident when he was 2 years old.

I'm the last one of the family still living (80). I'll be 81 yrs. old next January 31st. Time marches on for some -- think of Kassie and Ray just getting married a few months ago! (January 23, 1999) So there are some people still being happy in their later years! How old are you Sue? (75)

I was very happy since May of 1970, having met my lover boy who taught me all I know about love making! My original husband Vincent, (Ray's father) and I divorced in September of 1958. We were not very loving! He hardly ever left me alone - from the first night when he came up to me at a Polish Dance on New Year's Eve and said "I don not know how to dance but would like to dance with you" It really is true we talked all rest of the evening, his not knowing how to dance, but he did like my talking. I guess I do manage to talk well enough ( In Tucson, Arizona I had a Sunday morning Polka Time program for 10 years. My sister Blanche, did the script writing of the show and I seeking the customers.

(The rest of Mom's letter to Sue and Zach has been lost)

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Ray's first meeting of Sue and Zach

March 13, 2017

How I met Sue and Zach Wells for the very first time.

Thanks for the surprise extra hour provide by the end of Day Light Savings time, Kassie invited me to attend her 11AM Sunday church service down in Anderson, South Carolina. It was just under an hour an half drive away.

With my thanks to Christian Connection Kassie and I were meeting for the very first time in Asheville, North Carolina. Here is our story. I'll write more later.

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August 24, 2016

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