Susan Marie Henkel Scott

Susan Marie Henkel Scott, age 75 of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay with her sons by her side.

She was born in Sturgeon Bay to the late Leonard and Harriet (Carmody) Henkel on March 29, 1949.

Susan was a 1967 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. She furthered her education, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology at U.W. Stevens Point, master’s degree in Vocation Rehabilitation at U.W. Stout, and master’s degree in Community Counseling at U.W. Oshkosh. Susan also studied abroad for a short period and attended the University of London. Her education led her to pursue a career in social work, which she did for over 40 years. She worked with people dealing with varying degrees of physical and emotional difficulties. Her career took her many places. She lived in Wisconsin Rapids for 25 years before returning to Sturgeon Bay four years ago.

Susan was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting and decorating. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends, going to garage sales and antique shopping with them. Susan loved to travel, especially on her Euro Trips seeing the sights. Most of all she loved her sons Aaron and Kyle and spending time with them.

Susan will be remembered as a noble woman who was kind and had a gentle soul. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Susan is survived by her two sons, Aaron Scott of Green Bay and Kyle Scott of Sturgeon Bay, and her long-time significant others children, Tim (Ann) Nolan and Patricia Nolan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Chandra Henkel, and her significant other of 24 years, Don Nolan.

Funeral Services for Susan will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235, with Deacon Mark Bortle officiating.

She will be laid to rest in the mausoleum at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan's name to Door CANcer, Inc.

Huehns Funeral Home is assisting the Scott, Henkel and Nolan families. 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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