Suzanne Mae (Latta, Fredricksen) Walker was called to her Lord and Savior at age 76 on June 18, 2023. Suzanne was born July 20, 1946 to Winifred and Orville Latta and grew up in Walworth County, Wis. She graduated from Elkhorn High School and attended classes at UW-Whitewater until she married her husband, Gordon Fredricksen, on January 21, 1967. They raised their two daughters, Kendrah and Jacqueline, in Palmyra, Wis. Over the years, Suzanne worked part-time while also being a nurturing mother and homemaker. She was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra.
Suzanne expected her daughters to do well in school and was involved in their many activities, including Sunday School, Girl Scouts, 4-H, sports, band and more. She encouraged them to obtain college degrees and pursue their dreams.
After Suzanne and Gordon divorced, she and her eldest daughter bought a house together at Turtle Lake in Delavan, Wis. They enjoyed living in the country for over a decade with several dogs, cats and birds. They became active members of First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater, Wis. During that time, Suzanne worked full-time at Fairhaven Senior Services until her retirement.
Suzanne’s mental illness ultimately deemed it necessary for her to have more structured care and support. She was welcomed into Casa Mia Care Center in Pell Lake, Wis., where she lived happily for many years. As her physical health declined, she moved to a facility that could provide additional care, and most recently, she resided at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee, Wis.
Suzanne is survived by her two children, Jacqueline Gauger (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) and Rev. Kendrah Fredricksen (Quincy, Calif.); her sister, Carol Krauklis (Elkhorn, Wis.); and her brother, John Latta (Elkhorn, Wis).
A memorial service will be held at First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater on Saturday, July 15 at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. Suzanne’s cremains will be placed near her parents at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Elkhorn, Wis. Memorial funds are designated to Lutheran World Relief and can be sent through Our Savior Lutheran Church, PO Box 1396, Quincy, CA 95971.
