Susan Jean Teska, age 80, of Whitehall, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center.

Susan was born February 14, 1943 in Galesville to Joseph and Alice (Gunderson) Stellflue.  She married the love of her life, Richard F. Teska November 11, 1961 at Saint Bridget's Catholic Church in Ettrick.

Susan graduated from Gale Ettrick High School where she was voted homecoming queen. She was an active member of Saint John's Catholic Church. Her hobbies included camping, fishing, baking, quilting, and attending Whitehall sporting events.

Being a mother and grandmother was the thing she valued most in  life. She cherished spending time with her family which brought her a lifetime of joy.

Susan is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard "Dick"; five children, Richard "Rick" (Sara) Teska of LaCrosse, Theresa  Teska of Onalaska, Julie (Alex) Hernandez of Onalaska, Kris (Troy) Pride of Whitehall and Kathy (Chris) Larson of California. Eleven grandchildren, Cullen, Eva, Heath, Brandon, Kylie, Katie, Alyson, Jordan, Brett, Maria, Emily and seven great-grandchildren.  A sister, Mary (Ted) Twesme of Las Vegas, NV and a brother, Michael (Candace) Stellflue of Wisconsin Dells.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by an infant son, Joe; two sisters, JoAnne Kern and Betty Ingham and two brothers, Thomas and Robert Stellflue.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held in Whitehall on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John's Catholic Church with burial at Lincoln Cemetery.  Father George will officiate.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at the Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall with a Christian prayer service and rosary at 6:30 p.m.  Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Susan's family would like to thank all friends and family for their support  during this time. And a special thank you for the loving care she received from the staff at  both the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center and St. Croix  Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Saint John's Catholic Church.