Susan Hassenzahl

Susan L. Hassenzahl (Ocheske), 76 of Oak Harbor, died June 15, 2022 at St. Vincents after a short illness. She was born May 31, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Susan was a graduate of Parma High School and Valparaiso University. She was the Public Relations Director for The Arc of Northeastern Ohio where she organized the annual Mini-Opera at Lincoln Center for the special students of Northeastern Ohio. Susan was a Sales Representative for the Standard Register Company and Regional Director for Technical Translations, covering 26 languages. She was also a member of Mensa, the Cleveland Advertising Club, and Women in Business of Northeast Ohio. Susan is survived by her beloved Larry; daughter Dr. Lisa (Rev. Schuyler) Rhodes; son Park Roote; grandchildren Emma (Calvin) and Aaron (Molly) Rhodes; sister Karen (Charles) Bauerschmidt; nieces Kate and Kelly Bauerschmidt; special friends Daniel and Ronda Lauharn, and Lisa Rivera; and many loving relations, friemds, and pets. She is preceded in death by her daughter Susan Jeannette Roote (a special child); her parents Susan H. (Boehm) and Albert Hassenzahl; and special relatives Aunt Marge and Uncle John Weidermann. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 11 AM to 12 PM at St. Johns Lutheran Church (708 S. Erie St. Toledo, OH 43609), with funeral services being held at 12 PM. Burial will follow immediately at Springfield Township Cemetery (Holland, OH). Special thanks to St. Vincents ICU staff for their support. Cemetery Service Springfield Township Cemetery 7620 Airport Highway Holland OH 43528