Susan C. Siemers, age 86, of North Platte, died April 15, 2023 at Linden Court, with her daughters at her bedside. She was born on January 29, 1937 in Peetz, CO to Alfons and Catherine (VonBon) Schumacher.
Susan graduated from Peetz High School in 1955. She then went to work for Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator. On September 24, 1960 she married Clayton “Gene” Siemers at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney, NE. After starting their family, Susan stayed home to be a full-time mom, modeling to her children her amazing commitment and strength of character as a wife and mother.
Susan will be remembered for her love of caring for her beautiful flowers; enjoying shopping at Alco and ShopKo; and being a great cook, especially her Sunday dinners of fried chicken and potato salad. Her faith was very important to her, and she always took pride in maintaining her appearance. Susan’s grandchildren remember her as always being there for them, watching them and being part of their lives. She had a true servant’s heart, never wanting to be the center of attention, but always taking care of others. Her simplicity and contentment with life will always be remembered. Her name Susan means “full of grace,” which fits her perfectly.
Survivors include three daughters, Jennifer (Tom) Smith of North Platte, Jacque (Steve) Stadler of Minden, and Janette (Mick) Margritz of Hershey; grandchildren, Kolby (Morgan Pieper) Smith of North Platte, Karni (Hailey) Petit of Gladstone, OR, Landon (Taylor) Troyer of Ashland, Lacey (Andrew) Dalton of Lincoln, Dylan (Rachel) Siemers of North Platte, Alix Siemers of Kearney, Sam (Chelsie) Margritz of Hershey, Josh (Chelsey) Margritz of North Platte, and Isaac Margritz of North Platte; step-grandchildren, Neale (Garrett) Goldsberry of Lincoln, Sydney (Chase) Bolin of Kearney, and Cody (Nikki) Stadler of Casa Grande, AZ; great grandchildren, Bradleigh, Logan, Talan and Collins; and a sister, Dorothy Bruns of Lodgepole. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene on July 28, 2021; her son, Jim; son-in-law, Brad Troyer; and siblings, Rita, Maynard, Walter, Marian, Betty and Beatrice. Memorials may be directed to the Women’s Resource Center in North Platte, and online condolences and live stream of the service will be at www.adamsswanson.com.
Susan’s daughters send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Linden Court who took such wonderful care of their mother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla as celebrant. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Book signing will be from noon – 5 on Friday, April 21 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.