Susan A. Rothman

Beloved mother Susan A. Rothman, formerly of Kiel, passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 15, 2025, at the age of 86.

She was born on Sept. 22, 1938, in Faribault, Minn., to Ralph and Annabelle Hagelund.

Susan was a proud graduate of Port Washington High School.

She married Robert “Bob” Rothman on Aug. 20, 1960, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington, and together they raised three children.

Susan enjoyed antiquing and was an avid collector of teapots and Norman Rockwell art. Her collection grew and was featured in a museum in Mishicot, Wis.

In her downtime, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and knitting mittens, hats, scarves and dishcloths. Susan often donated those items to local charities.

She enjoyed attending family holiday dinners and always insisted on doing the dishes.

Susan cherished the time spent playing Scrabble and dominos with family and friends.

Above all she treasured the time spent with her family.

Those left to cherish Susan’s memory include her children Rene (Joel) Bruggink, Robin (Larry) Lange and Randy (Angela) Rothman; grandchildren Nicole (Joshua) Mondloch, Andrew (Crystal) Bruggink, Shawn Lange, Emily Rothman, Ryan Rothman and Elle Rothman; and great-grandchildren Owen Mondloch, Kiara Aguero and Wyatt Bruggink. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Susan was preceded in death by her brother Dennis Hagelund and ex-husband Robert Rothman.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 171 N. Royal Ave., Belgium, WI 53004. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m.

Susan will be laid to rest in a private inurnment at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Port Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

The Rothman family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Horizon’s Lawlis Hospice in Mequon and Village Pointe Commons in Grafton for their care and support.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Belgium is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.