Suzanne "Susie"
Rink
Suzanne “Susie” Rink
Mrs. Suzanne Rink, aka Susie, age 79, passed away on April 1, 2025.
Susie is survived and greatly missed by Joy Hendrix – daughter, Norbert Rink – spouse, Derrick Walker – grandson, Louise Roseberry – sister, Aeyana Walker – great-granddaughter, Tatiyana Walker – great-granddaughter, Derrick Walker Jr. – great-grandson, Zaheer Walker – great-great-grandson.
Susie is preceded in death by Benjamin Grebe – father, Florence Grebe – mother
Susie was a fighter and a survivor. She always had a positive attitude. No matter what the situation was, she could always manage a smile.
Susie enjoyed her Thanksgiving vacations to Orlando Florida where she could spend time with her daughter and grand-children. She enjoyed watching old movies and Netflix. She liked playing pool and had several tournament trophies. She also enjoyed bowling, word puzzles and playing video games on her cell phone or tablet.
Susie asked to be cremated and for her ashes to be spread in the Gulf Of Mexico. Her remains will be flown from Milwaukee to her daughter in Kissimmee Florida where the family will coordinate a Celebration of Life on the beach.
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers Susie’s Family!
Iwas a friend of Susie’s for over 60 years and knew her and her husband Norbert quite well.. Norbert and Susie got married and were perfect for each other.. Susie was definitely a survivor and was always upbeat in her attitude even when she was hospitalized over 20 years ago… She will be missed from anyone who knew her and survived her. . Norbert, will miss her more than any of us.
As a kid Grandma Sue was, in my mind the first to make me crazy about animated movies. Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Dumbo, Bambi, The Rescuers Go Down Under, The Land Before Time.., you name it I watched it.. but An American Tail was my favorite. I know now that she’s the first one to show me that love and hate exists in this life. She is the first person that put me on a path to know and understand the significance of having morals in this world. That it would define who I would be… with just all the movies we would watch together… I’m not perfect in any way, but i know i can say with confidence, without my grandmother i definitely would’ve been a more destructive, unconnected being. She shaped me from the beginning and i have soooo much thanks for that, even though her passing has made me realize how much of an impact she has had on my life. Through death we’re reminded of what is lost. Lets create moments that will last. I wrote a poem for my Grandmother
Our hands no longer entwined physically, a delight so missed emotionally. You are now a cosmic dance, a celestial sight, free from our plight. Free to be light.
Silent wishes under falling stars,
Brought me into your arms,
Even though our hands don’t hold,
Our love’s warm glow growed, while miles grow old,
Each star above, is now a silent vow,
A universe of love, I will preach aloud, Sue your Name in this moment is only allowed As time stands still,
Our hearts connect, and spirits thrill, and now all emptiness is Filled. The love we carried while you were here, never equals to the love that carried you home. So we humbly weep in Joy, because you are only His to Keep Alone.
All my Love, Derrick
My True Being Started with Sue
Mom – I am so glad Danny and I were able to see you before your last breath. You raised me to be so independent, which was both a blessing and a curse when you and I differed – especially in my horrible teenage years ;). I’m so blessed to have had you as a mother, grandmother to my grandkids and as a friend.
I wish I had been more appreciative of you when we had time together.
If I had the chance, I would have told you that I loved you even when we didn’t get along. That I really appreciated you for everything you did to help me when I was a young parent to Derrick when I didn’t know how to be a mom myself. That you were there for us when my grandkids were born and needed a great grandma.
You were the best mom/grandma/great-grandma I ever knew.
I love 💕 you forever and can’t wait until we meet again in heaven 😇👼