On Friday, July 9, 2021, Susan Wachs, a loving wife, mother and aunt, passed away at the age of 72. Sue resided in Evanston, Illinois and in November, 2020 moved to Woodside Senior Communities Memory Care Apartments in her home town, Green Bay, WI. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Van Horn and Violet (Athey) Van Horn as well as her brothers David and Harold Van Horn and their infant sister, Rebecca. She is survived by her husband Jon Wachs , Evanston, IL, sons Michael, Niles, IL, and Andrew and his wife Robin Wachs, Evanston, IL, as well as sisters-in-law Janice Van Horn, Ashwaubenon, WI, and Vickie Van Horn, Evans GA. During her illness, Sue received steadfast support from her Green Bay area nieces and nephews including Sharon (Van Horn) Sannes and Gordon Sannes, Lisa (Van Horn) Perrizo, Brian Van Horn, Wendy (Van Horn) Duerr and Al Duerr. Sue will be greatly missed by her children's god parents, Kate Greenquist and Emil Stanislawski, Belleview WA as well as niece Natalie (Wachs) Hairston and Rodd Hairston, Houston, TX. Sue if further survived by many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Sue was a graduate of Green Bay West High School, Weaver Airline School, Kansas City, Missouri and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She enjoyed ballet, yoga, tennis, sailing and taking walks…very long walks. An ardent sports fan, Sue followed the Cubs, Blackhawks, Northwestern Wildcats and, of course, the Packers. For much of her life she read Sports Illustrated cover to cover. Having learned the kitchen basics from her mother, she went on to be an exceptional cook known for her lemon meringue pie, puffy oven pancakes and Key Lime cheese cake. Sue enjoyed travel. Paris was her favorite destination. She loved folk music including Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul and Mary and felt a return of the hootenanny would make the world a better place. More than anything, Sue will be remembered for the years of unwavering love she gave to Michael, Andrew and Jon. A celebration of Sue's life will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, July 24 at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, WI 54115. The memorial service will follow at 4 pm and will be available for Zoom viewing. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83174504492?pwd=NmxTeEZNRU1PaDBRMktUWkNrYlBSQT09 Meeting ID: 831 7450 4492 Passcode: 305 In lieu of flowers, contributions to Woodside Senior Communities Memory Care Program, Ashwaubenon, WI and Unity Hospice, De Pere WI are suggested. The compassion and expertise provided by Woodside and Unity staff was truly remarkable and will never be forgotten by Sue's family.