Susan was born in Whitley, Kentucky on February 10, 1936 to Nina Stephens. She was adopted by Leslie C. and Gustava L. Stephens and was raised as a Kentuckian. She attended the University in Ohio to earn her teaching degree.
On July 8, 1955, Susan married O. Mitchell Waters in Jellico, Tennessee and settled Shelby, Ohio. She taught at Longfellow Elementary and Houston Elementary in Sidney, Ohio. Mitchell died on June 8, 1963.
Susan moved to Wisconsin to be near her mother, Nina. She resumed her teaching career here in the Midwest. Susan met and married Herbert H. Schulze. They exchanged wedding bands on November 14, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Susan taught until their son, Marc, arrived, returning to teaching a couple years later.
Susan's professional career included teaching, banking, a case specialist at Pacific International; job placement specialist in Central Wisconsin; cashier at Good Will; and customer service at Country Freckles.
Susan is survived by her son, Marc (Sandy) in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Scottsdale, Arizona; Austin, Phoenix, Arizona; Kayelyn, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents and Herb.
A private burial was held. In Susan's memory, please consider making a donation to cancer research or a charity holding special meaning to you.