Mary "Sue" Suzanne Pruetzel

Mary “Sue” Suzanne Pruetzel of Farmington entered eternal rest on September 9, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on May 23, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Peter K. and Eva R. (Eisele) Stecher.

Sue is survived by her daughters, Deborah Dalton of Farmington and Denise Gober (James) of Farmington; her grandchildren, Nikki Masters (Timothy), Wendy Cruse (Garey), Tracy Proctor, and Carl Gober (Kristina); and her great-grandchildren, Alana Masters, Jillian Masters, Piper Cruse, Cam Cruse, Justice Proctor, Christopher Proctor, Addalynn Proctor, Wyatt Gober, Peyton Gober, and Jamie Gober. She is also survived by her brothers, Kenneth Stecher (Georgia) of St. Louis and Thomas Stecher of St. Louis, as well as many extended family members and dear friends.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Eva Stecher; her beloved husband of nearly 65 years, Carl George Pruetzel, who passed away in 2020; and her cherished canine companion, Emma.

Sue graduated from the historic St. Elizabeth Academy in St. Louis. After marrying Carl, she wholeheartedly embraced life as a farmer’s wife and devoted stay-at-home mother. She found great joy in caring for her family and home and was known for her hard work and dedication. She enjoyed canning, gardening, baking, cooking, sewing, and keeping a beautiful, tidy home. Sue was rarely still, always finding something to do and someone to care for.

Above all, Sue will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother whose family was at the heart of her life. She was a faithful Catholic and a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she also served as a housekeeper in the rectory for several years.

Sue enjoyed fishing, dancing, and traveling the world with Carl. Their life together was filled with love, family, and many cherished memories. She is now joyfully reunited with her beloved husband and resting in the peace of eternal life.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father Gerson Parra as celebrant. Interment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10 Long Street, Farmington, MO 63640; Shriners Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point, Tampa, FL 33607; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1867 Lackland Hill Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146.

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