Susie Nelson Obituary

We bid farewell to Susie Nelson (Des Moines, Iowa), born in Iowa City, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 27, 2025 at the age of 72. Susie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Ruess and Beryl Ruess (Fridley). She is survived by: her husband Lenny; her children, Erin Dougherty (Brian), Laura Emerson (Isaac) and Jacob Nelson; her grandchildren, Olivia Towers (Owen), Kate Dougherty, Jack Dougherty, Noah Dougherty, Jenna Luna (Josh), Jessica Baethke (Nolan), Jorja Emerson, Jersie Emerson and Lucy Nelson; her great grandchildren, Laker Luna, Emerson Luna and Royce Luna; and her brothers, Ron Ruess (Diane) of Anamosa and Dan Ruess (Cindy) of West Liberty.