Susan Kay Tessman, age 76, of Harrison, passed Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Northwoods Assisted Living in Farwell.
A Private Family gathering will take place at a later date.
Susan was born on April 8, 1946, in Frankfort, MI, daughter to Donald and Jean (Rommel) Matthews. Susan worked as a cook and waitress for many years. She married Allen J. Tessman on June 1, 1979, in Harrison. Susan had an interest in almost everything. She loved researching family genealogy. She also enjoyed crocheting, fishing, painting, drawing, and bowling. In her later years, Susan enjoying working on puzzles and spending time on her computer. She was always learning and was a great cook, especially her pies.
Susan is survived by her husband of 42 years, Allen Tessman; daughters, Angela (Eric) Uplegger and Penny (Jeffrey) Krohn; step-children, Michael (Cristian) Tessman; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ward Matthews, Fred Matthews, and Mike Matthews.
Susan was preceded in death by her daughter, Rena Sutton and parents.