Susan Pepper (Lindholm) Anderson

Susan Pepper Anderson, 84 years, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 5, 2026 surrounded by her family.

She was born January 13, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Dr. Eric and Anna (McPhee) Lindholm. Susan graduated from South Shore High School and received her undergraduate degree at Millikin University in Decatur, IL in Elementary Education. She taught at Crystal Lake, IL in 1963 and would meet and marry the teacher across the hall in June of 1965, Jack Anderson at the South Shore Swedish Club. She and Jack were married for 61 years. They both completed their master’s education at Northern Illinois University in the later 1960's.

During Susan's teaching career she taught third, fourth and fifth grades. She also served in central office as administrator of curriculum as well as the learning center director in her final years of teaching.

Sue and Jack owned a summer home in Gills Rock, Door County and together they opened the Jack Anderson Art Gallery there in 1971 to display and sell his watercolor paintings. Eventually they built and opened their art gallery in Sister Bay in 1976. After 23 years Susan left teaching in 1986. In 1999 they sold their original gallery and formally they retired in 2008 to enjoy life, volunteering and to enjoy their many dogs and cats.

Sue actively supported the Miller Art Museum, Northern Door Children's Center, Door County Libraries, Bargains Unlimited, Art Guild, Door County Humane Society, and countless others. Sue was currently serving on the SCAND Board of Directors.

Sue will be greatly missed by her sister, Carol (James) Mullaney; her niece and nephew, Nancy Moses (Brad Lautenbach), Ed (Nikki) Moses; great-nephew, Jesus Mejia; great - nieces Monica McCoskey (Cody), Brianna Stephany (Teddy) and great-great-niece, Elliana; great-great nephews McCoy, Doc, Braxton, and Huxley. Also including her extended Anderson Family.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Dr. Eric (1983) and Anna (1978) Lindholm; and her husband, Jack Anderson (2025).

At Susan's request there will be no public service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

“Special thanks are given to Kelly Meyer, Aria Sleger, Kelsie Marsh, Dave Davis, Unity Hospice and all the caregivers for the wonderful care given to Susan.”

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Northern Door Children's Center (www.northerndoorchildrenscenter.org/), Miller Art Museum (secure.givelively.org/donate/miller-art-center-foundation-inc), or Wisconsin Humane Society - Door County Campus (www.doorcountyhumanesociety.org).

Arrangements have been entrusted with Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Susan may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

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