Sue Hurst

Sue Ann Hurst, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 8th, 2024. Born on April 8th, 1955, Sue lived a full and creative life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people as she continually shared her creativity and faith with others. Sue so enjoyed growing up in the little town of Ridgeville Corners where she attended school until she joined Archbold High School her freshman year. She graduated from AHS in 1973. She went on to attend Adrian College for a short period of time. She completed a degree in Art Education from Defiance College in 1989. One summer a young man was farming across from her house, and she caught his eye. Steve and Sue were a match like no other and they married on April 23rd, 1976. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage and 50 years together. This team was an example to others on what love is. They enjoyed raising their three kids on the family dairy farm and working together on many projects. Sue started her career in education at Tinora and then moved on as an art educator at Archbold Area Schools for 26 years. She worked with students of all ages and left a positive impact on many of their lives. While working on her master’s degree and helping with creative planning of the construction of her new church, Sue was drawn to the art of stain glass. This was just the beginning of the amazing legacy she left for the St. John Lutheran churches of Stryker and Freedom township. Sue loved her family, flowers and gardening, the farm, children story books, hosting cousin sleep overs with the grandkids, and Tuesday Tea with mom and sisters. Teaching others how to be creative and honing in on the best of their abilities was a gift for Sue and she was still doing this even on her last days. But most importantly she loved sharing her faith with others, remembering each is a child of God. She is survived by her husband Steve, her three children, Laura (Joe) Bickel, Andrew (Brittany), and Daniel (Ashley), grandchildren, Alli, Mason, Makenna, Brynn, Aubree, Gabe, Isaac, Zeb, Kaylee, and Macy. Her mother, Phyllis Hesterman and her siblings Vicki, Linda (Randy) Ridley, Bob (Ann), Tom (Carol). In-laws Susan Hurst, Marsha (Lynn) Bostelman, Becky Hurst, Carl (Pam) Hurst and many beloved nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Hesterman and parent in-laws Ray and Dorothy Hurst, and brothers-in-law, Mike, Roger, and Robert Hurst. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, ST RTE 6 & 66. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. John Lutheran Church, 23120 US Highway 6. Stryker, Ohio 43557, to benefit the arts /Christian education or to the Ridgeville Park.

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Sue Hurst

April 8, 1955 - May 8, 2024