Suzanne Walter Gleason

Suzanne Marie Gleason was born to John and Nona (Hegstad) Walter on March 27, 1953, in Adrian, MN. Suzanne grew up on the family farm near Jasper, MN. After high school, she attended Pipestone Area Vo-Tech receiving a secretarial degree. While attending Southwest State University in Marshall, MN, she received a degree in Nursing Home Administration. She spent her working career with Good Samaritan Society of Sioux Falls, SD where she was in charge of the Nursing Home Management, as a director for both local and regional.

Suzanne married the love of her life, Arnold Gleason on October 3, 1998. They resided on their acreage near Tea, SD. They were always busy with the tree-moving business and gardening.

After her career with Good Samaritan, she joined Arnold in their tree-moving business. She often said that moving trees was some of the most fun she had ever had.  Suzanne enjoyed traveling with Arnold and loved taking pictures to capture those memories. She also appreciated spending time with her family.

Suzanne passed away at the age of 70, on Monday, July 10, 2023 after a fall. 

Surviving Suzanne are her husband, Arnold Gleason of Tea, SD, step children; Bob (Vicky) Gleason of Summit, SD, Ruthie (Bill) Roth of Lakewood, CO and Craig (Holly) Gleason of Eagan, MN, three grandchildren; her brother, Scott (Marian) Walter of Baltic, SD; sister-in-law, Alice (Jerry) Gehring of Oakdale, MN; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Greg) Baker of Salt Lake City, UT, Angela (Joe) Sieler of Inwood, IA, and Allison (Gabe) Loveall of Bagdad, AZ and numerous great nieces and great nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nona Walter, and one brother, Douglas.