Obituary for
Susanne "Sue" Roche
Susanne Roche passed away at Mercy Regional Medical Center on May 2, 2016, from long term complications from living with diabetes all her life.
“Sue” was born in Chicago, IL on December 2, 1955 to Frank and Dolores (Lindner) Schneller. She graduated from Ft. Morgan High School of Ft. Morgan, CO. Sue married William Roche on August 22, 1981 in Durango. Sue worked as a cake decorator for many years at City Market and then for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
Sue is survived by her husband of almost 35 years, William Roche; brothers: Frank Schneller and William Schneller; sisters: Mare Schneller, Jo Anne DuBois and Carla Schneller-Sis; as well as 9 nieces and nephews. Sue was close to her in-laws, who she is survived by: 1 father-in-law, 4 brother-in-laws; 3 sister-in-laws and 6 nieces.
Sue was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister, Laura Tiedtke and her nephew Tyler McConnell.
Her husband would like to thank Dr. J. Steven Lavengood for the 27 years he cared for and looked out for Sue. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Sue’s name. No services are planned at this time.