PARKER, Susan Marie Majeske, age 79 years, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the St. Francis Home in Saginaw, MI.  She was born to the late Ollie and Dorothy (Whitbrodt) Majeske on April 28, 1945 in Bay City, MI.  She was a registered nurse and worked in home health care for several years before working for MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI as a surgical nurse for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Susan loved animals, especially her cat, Sophie, and used to rescue wildlife animals.

Susan is survived by her children, Gretchen (Rick) Ricklefs and Scott (Tina) Scherzer, grandchildren Jason Ricklefs, Megan Ricklefs, Jacob Ricklefs, Christmas Ricklefs, Mike Ricklefs, Dustin Miracle, Trisha Sylvester and Allison Scherzer, several great grandchildren; close cousins, Paulette, Nan, Deb, Linda and several other cousins, nieces and nephews, special childhood friends, Penny, Barb and Mary, brothers-in-law, Roger (Jennifer) Scherzer and Gary (Jill) Scherzer and sisters-in-law Dee Scherzer and Connie Majeske.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Scherzer Jr; grandson Jeff Sylvester; granddaughter, Emily Ricklefs; father and mother-in-law, Walter Sr. and Gertrude Scherzer; brother Gary Majeske; brothers-in-law Donald Scherzer and Bill Scherzer, and several aunts and uncles.

In honoring the wishes of Susan, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Gephart Funeral Home.  The family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the time of service.  A private inurnment will take place at a later date at Floral Gardens Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Wild Heart Wildlife Rescue.

- Source:  Gephart's Funeral Home, Bay City, MI

Gephart's Funeral Home, Bay City, MI