Susan Garrelts
October 27, 1944 — December 18, 2009
Biography
Susan Gae Garrelts, 65, of Westminster, CO, formerly of the Gothenburg and Cozad, NE area, passed away on December 18, 2009 at Westminster, CO.
She was born on October 27, 1944 to Leo and Marie (Lenger) Stasch at Niobrara, NE. She graduated from Cody Public School and University of Nebraska at Lincoln. On August 3, 1968 she married Glenn Garrelts at Valentine, NE.
Susan lived in the Cozad and Gothenburg, Nebraska area from 1966 to 1987. Susan worked as a teacher at Cozad Junior High School for 21 years; teaching English and World History. She was also a sponsor for the pep club. In 1987, she moved to Westminster, Colorado and lived there until her passing. Susan also worked as an office coordinator for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, decorating and cooking.
Susan is survived by her loving spouse of 41 years, Glenn; sisters - Diana (Tom) Gibbs, Marilee (Anthony) Roberto, Pamela Stasch; along with nieces, nephews, and extended friends and family who loved her.
She was preceded in death by parents, Leo and Marie Stasch.