Susan Lee Fuller-Ward, Buffalo

Susan Lee Fuller-Ward age 73, died January 25, 2024 in Teacapán, Mexico surrounded by her husband and her dear friends.

Sue was born on August 10,1950, to Russell & Al Jean (Lemke) Fuller. She was blessed with 5 brothers.   Sue grew up in Maple Lake and graduated with the Class of 1968.  Shortly after high school, Sue began her career at General Mills.  She was proud to work for the same company for 38 years until her retirement in 2005.

Sue’s life was blessed beyond measure.  On December 2, 1973, her first child, David Eric Schmitz was born.  Stacy Jean would follow three years later.   Sue worked her tail off for these kids. She taught her children Faith, love, compassion, forgiveness, strength and independence.  Sue married the love of her life, John Ward, in 2009.  They lived in Buffalo and have been wintering in Teacapán, Mexico for 20 years.

Sue’s grandchildren Eric & Grace came into this world in 2003 & 2006.  They quickly became her everything.  Sue had room for additional grandmotherly love when her stepsons brought their children into her life.  Eric, Grace, Landon, Hailey, Emma, Landon, Aubree & Brynlee were all blessed with Grandma Sue’s love. There was not one thing she wouldn’t have done for any one of them.

Sue had many wonderful friends in her life but The Blue Haired Blisters, they were her ride or dies.  This group of ladies and their husbands would gather a few times per year.  Lack of laughter was never an issue when they were together.

Sue enjoyed the outdoors.  In her younger years, hunted and fished with the best of them. Never afraid to get her hands dirty.  Her other passions included love and laughter, taking care of others, talking on the phone, attending her grandchildren’s activities, shopping, garage sales and so many more.  Her heart will genuinely be missed!

Susan will forever be missed by her loving husband, John Ward, daughter, Stacy Schmitz, sons, Scott (Megan) Ward, Lucas Ward, Grandchildren, Eric (Anna), Grace, Landon, Hailey, Emma, Landon, Aubree & Brynlee. Brothers Stan (Terri) Fuller, Kevin (Nancy) Fuller, sister in laws, Chris Fuller, Kay Fuller & Rachelle Fuller.

Welcoming her with open arms up in heaven will be her son David Eric Schmitz, Parents Russell & Al Jean Fuller, Brothers Bruce, David & Brad Fuller, Thomas & Kate Ward, Grandparents Albert & Evangeline Lemke, Harold & Martha Fuller.

A Memorial Service for Susan Lee Fuller Ward will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo.   Pastor Ryan Clark will officiate.  Penny Steele will be the organist.

Inurnment Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Middleville Township, Wright County.

A visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH on Tuesday, February 6th from 11:00 A.M. until time of services.

Service will be livestreamed via the link:

https://www.youtube.com/c/stjohnsbuffalo

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.  Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com