Susan Ruth Holten

Sue Holten, age 72, who resided in St. Anthony Village, MN passed away on May 25, 2024 after complications following a surgical procedure. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Phyllis Hall, brother Jim Hall and spouse Bruce Holten. She is survived by her son Nick (Sarah) Holten; daughter Kristen (Evan) Ruotsinoja; daughter Bethany Holten and her six adored grandchildren Avery, Sofia, Rowan, Benjamin, Elin and Amelia. She is also survived by her brother Rick (Nancy) Hall; Tim (Denise) Hall; Tom (Rhiannon) Hall as well as many additional family members near and far. Additionally survived by many, many friends she's made along the way. Sue was born in Des Moines, IA to Jack and Phyllis Hall. She was the only daughter with four brothers. Sue moved to MN in her early 20's and met her husband Bruce. They were married October 28, 1972. Bruce passed in 2001. Sue has been an employee of ISD 282 for the majority of her life, touching the hearts of many staff, students and families. Sue is well-known most in the community for her love of children. She also enjoyed fellowship with her colleagues at St. Anthony Middle School and High School. Sue was a part of St. Anthony Kiwanis, Key Club, Builder's Club and Feed My Starving Children, Girl Scouts and Villagefest. Sue was a part of the Veteran's Memorial in St. Anthony at Central Park. Sue's son Nick and his service in the US Army instigated her work with the St. Anthony Veteran's Memorial. She has been a very proud Army Mom since 1998 when Nick became a Cadet at West Point Military Academy. Sue was also voted Villager of the Year in St. Anthony in 2002. Sue has been a member of Faith United Methodist Church in St. Anthony since 1982. All three of her children were dedicated in that church and three of her grandchildren (Avery, Rowan and Ben) were baptized at Faith as well. Sue was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2024. This was devastating news to receive but she wanted to fight it all the way. Sue went through chemo and radiation treatments to become a surgical candidate. We got there. Her daughter Kristen kept Sue's Village abreast of her journey through her CaringBridge site. Sue had an esophagectomy May 13 to remove this terrible cancer from her body. The surgery was successful and the cancer was gone. A few days after surgery, Sue encountered respiratory complications which led her to the ICU. May 25, 2024, Sue passed away after a hard fight in Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Sue will be remembered for her large, giving heart. Her genuine smile, her students she encountered along the way and mostly her love of her children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family welcomed.

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Susan Ruth Holten

September 6, 1951 - May 25, 2024

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Susan Ruth Holten

September 6, 1951 - May 25, 2024

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