Susanne Koder, age 76, of Mequon, WI, formerly of Sylvania, OH passed away with grace on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born June 14, 1942 to Aloysius and Irene (Oleksiak) Orzechowski in Toledo, Ohio. Susanne was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School and also from Mercy School of Nursing obtaining her RN degree. She loved reading, music, sun and margaritas. Susanne’s ideal day was being in the sun, it didn’t matter if it was on a beach, backyard or garden. She was an avid birder who always made sure her feathered friends had food and water throughout the year. Her cats, Martini, Rossi and Moxy and her granddog, Zorro were near and dear to her as well. Susanne was blessed with a grandson, Larsen and enjoyed his visits and abundance of energy.

Susanne was one of kind, compassionate, caring and non-judgmental. A RN to her very last moments, providing advice on care for her beloved grandson and for herself. She was always the life of the party, had an ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and never forgetting a name.

Susanne had tremendous inner strength that enabled her to battle the numerous health challenges she faced the last years. Throughout it all she maintained her poise and grace.

The family’s deepest thanks and appreciation goes out to all the doctors, nurses, facilities, staff and transportation service that provided care, assistance and support to her. We are extremely grateful for the countless blood donors that enabled Susanne to put up a good fight.

Susanne is survived by her loving daughter, Lara (Dennis) McAvoy-Maney; grandson, Larsen; brother, William (Mona) Orzechowski; niece, Barb (Jim) Rodriguez; nephew, William Orzechowski, II; and many other loving family members and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Koder; and step-daughters, Susan Schenck and Patricia McAvoy.

The family will receive guests on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 1 – 3:00 p.m. at Newcomer – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Memorial Services beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Susanne’s life will also be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 2 – 6:00 p.m. at The Highland House, 12741 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, Wisconsin 53092.

You will be deeply missed, until we can join you on that beach with the never ending sunset.

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