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Susan Lawyer Obituary
Nov 27, 1939 - Mar 28, 2024
Sandusky
Susan B. Lawyer, 84, recently of Sandusky and formerly of Castalia, passed away Thursday evening, March 28, 2024.
She was born Nov. 27, 1939, in North Ridgeville and was an Ohio University graduate. Following a brief stint teaching in Cleveland, she and Ray moved to Castalia in 1963 where she taught for over 30 years in the Margaretta School System. Susan was one of the founding members of the Margaretta Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary, founding member of the Castalia branch of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, longtime member of Margaretta Band Boosters, and an avid local historian. She loved research and wrote a book on the history of the Castalia area.
After retirement, Ray and Susan wintered in Jet Park, Palmetto, Florida, where she served on the Social Committee for 10 years. Their love of traveling took them many places, including three weeks in Ireland and a two-month driving trip through Alaska and the Northwest. They visited 43 national parks, camping in many.
She is survived by two daughters, Jil (Bruce) Carr of Sandusky and Nel (Greg) Santa of Alexandria; granddaughter, Elizabeth Santa; sister, Melinda (Richard) Foor of North Ridgeville; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Susan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray; parents, Stanley and Hope (Harris) Benner; and sister, Carolyn (Donald) Gilder.
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at Pfeil Funeral Home, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Immediately following, the Rev. Dane Meuschke will officiate Susan's memorial service.
Donations may be made to Back to the Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, Ohio, 44824, Perkins Township Fire Dept., 3003 Campbell Street, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Margaretta Township Fire Dept., 113 South Avenue, Castalia, Ohio, 44824.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the care and services provided by Pfeil Funeral Home and Rev. Dane Meuschke.
Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
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Kortne Lampman
April 3, 2024
We want to express our condolences to Susan´s family. We shared many good times with Ray and Susan. They were part of our Jet Park family.
Lee & Kortne Lampman
Tracy Keller
April 3, 2024
Mrs. Lawyer´s smile will beam down from the heavens. Loved her enthusiasm as a teacher, as well as a person.
June and Tom Mitchell
April 1, 2024
Susan embraced life. She had a huge heart and took great care of our brother and her husband, Ray.
She was such a wonderful cook and baker. We always looked forward to her dinners and baked goods. You will be missed.
Love, June and Tom Mitchell
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