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Suzanne "Sukey" J. Krekling

Jul 26, 1938 – Apr 22, 2021

Service Details

The family will host a celebration of Sue’s life at Grace Church (3626 Hwy 31 in Racine, WI) on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Visitation will be in church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by the service at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor John Klein officiating.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace Church are suggested.

Racine – Suzanne J. “Sukey” Krekling (nee: Holmdohl), age 82, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Sue loved knitting, cooking and anything related to holiday celebrations. She also enjoyed her bible study group gatherings. One of her favorite things was spending time at the cottage up north. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her lifelong friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wayne A. Krekling, and children Debra (Jeff) Haws of Wauwatosa, WI; Michael (Susie) Krekling of Racine, WI; Chrissy (John) Klein of Madison, WI; and Bill Krekling (Jon Girsch) of Bellevue, WA. In addition, she is survived by 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family will host a celebration of Sue’s life at Grace Church (3626 Hwy 31 in Racine, WI) on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Visitation will be in church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by the service at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor John Klein officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace Church are suggested.

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  1. Lisa says

    April 26, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    Aunt Sue, you were always one classy lady. I will miss your laugh, your fun spirit and talking to you. Love you.

  2. Jim Morelli says

    April 26, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Sue was a great neighbor.. Always had a smile on her face and nice things to say whenever we saw her. She had a gift to make you feel special. She mill be missed.
    Jim and Anne Morelli

  3. Pam Shuman says

    April 27, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    I’m so sorry for you loss. Sending prayers for peace during this difficult time.

  4. Kim Farnsworth Kent - Burlington, Vermont says

    April 28, 2021 at 7:50 am

    Chrissy and Michael,

    My sincere condolences to the entire family at this sad time. Words never seem appropriate enough at a time like this, but I hope that your many happy memories of times spent with your mom will be a source of comfort to you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

    I will always remember your mother as a lovely woman.

  5. Elsie Haws says

    May 2, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    I’ve been reminiscing over the good times we had together over the years, Wayne, these memories and others with family and friends will always be with you to help over the loss of Sue.

  6. Tina Whiting says

    May 15, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    I will miss Sue very much. I love talking with her about crocheting and other things. I wish we could of went for that lunch date. All of you are in my prayers now & always.
    Love,
    Tina Whiting

  7. Cheryl Steidl says

    June 23, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    To the family of Sue Krekling,
    She was a true Christian woman! She was in my bible study class. She always had a smile on her face and she was such an encourager! I loved her!
    My sympathy and prayers go out to the whole family.

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