Suzanne Dawn Freedstrom Strand

Suzanne Dawn Freedstrom Strand, age 76, left our world on Monday, May 25, 2015. Sue is now rejoined with her husband, Laird; parents Aleda and Wally Freedstrom, sister Anita Schanning, and many well-loved relatives and friends.

This little girl, from the resettlement in Ironwood Michigan, went on to graduate from the U of MI, marry a kind man, raise three children, teach 100's of Kimberly Wisconsin's kids, and spoil three grandchildren.

She committed herself to a life of service: the kids she taught had special needs; she volunteered at church, Kiwanis club, Girl Scouts, Kimberly Amphitheater, subbing at the middle school (wow!). As a high school special education teacher, Sue served as a liaison between her students and the work place. She prepared these kids for survival in the world. Sue was a champion for those who had a difficult life.

When life dealt Suzanne Strand lemons, she truly made them into lemonade.
Always a song on the tip of her tongue, (especially the U of MI fight song!) Sue was sure to light up a room. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's in 2011, and recent cancer, could not squelch Sue's “spit fire” spirit.

Sue is survived by children: Laurie Strand (Fred Kamps) of Chanhassen, Minnesota, Laird Strand (Joan) of Appleton, and Leda Strand (Mike England) of Glendale, Wisconsin; her sister Janis Forsberg of Plainwell, Michigan; grandchildren: Freddy Kamps of Atlanta, Georgia, Greta Kamps of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Lairdie Strand of Appleton.

The family invites you to celebrate Sue's life on Saturday, June 6th, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 1592 Oneida Street, Menasha with a brief service at 10:30 a.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Willow Lane Assisted Living in Grand Chute, or the Alzheimer's Association.