Susan "Suzy Q" T. (Schommer) Gehrke

Susan “Suzy Q” T. Gehrke, age 65 of the Town of Matteson, Waupaca County passed away peacefully at her home and bar “Suzy Qz Riverside” after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family and friends.

Susan Therese Schommer was born on May 11, 1959 in Appleton as the daughter of the late Pete and Mickey (Mathy) Schommer. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 1976 and was united in marriage to Daniel “Dan” Gehrke on October 30, 1977 at the St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville. Suzy proudly operated the bar previously owned by her parents; serving patrons and making friends and memories for many years. She enjoyed horseback riding as a member of the Restless Riders Horse Club and loved going to Hodag each year; something she accomplished again just a week ago. In fact, she even got VIP treatment and front row seats meeting a few country artists. She loved being in the river and looked forward to utv rides with her dogs Bro & Sissy. Following the loss of her husband Dan in 2014, Suzy was fortunate to meet Dave Rehme and create many wonderful memories together. Family was everything to her and their love will go with her to her Heavenly home. 

Survivors include:  Her Husband: Dave Rehme.
Daughter:  Tara (Kenny) Peeters.
Step-Children: April Worthington, and Rachel, Joseph, & James Rehme. 
Granddaughter:  Makena Peeters.
Brother: Paul (Kristin) Schommer.
Sister: Karen “Beaver” (Keith) Larson.
Sister-in-law:  LaVonne (George) Beyersdorf.
Brother-in-law:  Robert Gehrke. 
Also extended family members:  Pam (Kirt) Kettenhoven, Al (Nicky) Beyersdorf, Pat (Liz) Beyersdorf, Jade Janke, Anne Meyer, Darien Kettenhoven, Harlow Schommer, Logan (Margaret) Haufe, Caitlin (Kyle) Worm, & Morgan Larson.

Suzy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dan Gehrke, 3 children; Jessica, Aaron, and Nicole Gehrke, father-in-law and mother-in-law Harold & LaVerne Gehrke, and a nephew.

A party will be held in her honor starting at 1pm on Saturday August 10, 2024 at Suzy Qs Riverside Bar, E10206 7th Street, Clintonville – Town of Matteson, Waupaca County. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville at a later date. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com