Susan M. Ricchio, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Parkview Gardens Memory Care Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Susan was born in Racine, Wisc. on August 21, 1948, daughter of the late Ernest George Ricchio and Ruth May (Nee: Peterson) Ricchio.

Susan graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of 1966".  Later in life, she attended Alverno College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.  Her career path began in California where she was hired by Bank of America.  After moving back to Wisconsin, Susan worked in the Treasury Department at S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. and was a member of the SCJ 20-Year Club.  Susan's love of travel led her to her final career as a Midwest Airlines Flight Attendant.

Susan loved all animals, especially the tigers at the Racine Zoo, and her own beloved fur babies.  Besides her love of travelling the world, live concerts were always a favorite pastime; and she was a huge Green Bay Packers fan!

Surviving is her sister, Laurie A. (Todd L.) Cline, of Cedarburg.  She is further survived by nephew, Anthony L. (Dana) Cline, niece, Anna C. (Will Cole) Cline, and great nephews, Rory L. Cline and Grady L. Cline.  Susan is also survived by dear relatives, especially Cousins Sharon, Tommy, and Angie, as well as many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Julie R. Ricchio, and her Aunt Anna V. Peterson.

Susan's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Parkview Gardens Memory Care Center's Registered Nurse Manager, Leslie Bacus, and the health care staff for their compassionate care and support of Susan.

Service Details

Per Susan's wishes there will not be any services.  At a later date, there will be a private "Celebration of Life".

Memorial Suggestions

Family is requesting, if you would like to honor Susan, please make a donation, in her memory, to Shalom Wildlife Zoo, 1901 Shalom Drive, West Bend, WI  53090.