Dr. Sue (Croswell) Reitan 5 Jun 1937 - - - December 30, 2005 Sue 68, of Roseville Beloved Wife and Mother Sue passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2005, comforted by family and Heartland Hospice nurse Susan. Survived by husband, John; sons, Ben and Tom; brother, Danny; sister, Jeanette. Sue is preceded in death by parents, Daniel Robbins Croswell and Marguerite Wetzel Croswell. Born and raised in Brainerd, Sue became an educator in Home Economics, then taught in Maynard, Echo, and Albert Lea. Sue completed a Masters degree, then proceeded to UW Stout to educate Home Ec. teachers. Sue returned to the U of MN to supervise Home Ec. student teachers, which led to her Doctor of Philosophy degree. Sue recently retired from the Social Security Admin. following her years with the Federal IRS where her teaching abilities were utilized. Along with her studies and careers, Sue volunteered in the Boy Scouts of America and in her church's handbell and Christian education programs. Sue loved gardening, yard care at home and church, camping, traveling with her family and Little Old Ladies On Tour friends, elder learning classes, and Reading Coaching in FH Elem. school. During her illness at home, Sue enjoyed many visits from friends, especially book readings by LOLOTs Doris and Norma. The family also appreciated the support of hospice caregivers, Jan and Anne. Sue will be missed, loved, and remembered as an example to live by. A Celebration of Sue's life will begin at 11 AM Friday, Jan. 6th at Falcon Heights United Church of Christ, 1795 Holton St. Memorials preferred c/o FHUCC Handbell Choir. Arr. Roseville Memorial Chapel, 651-631-2727.