Susan Marie Buettner

Susan Marie Buettner, 49, of Bellevue, Nebraska, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at her home in Bellevue. She was born March 28, 1960, at Grand Island, Nebraska, to Ronald G. and LaVonne G. (Larsen) Buettner. Susan was born premature with handicaps and her doctors did not expect her to live past the age of 9. But, Susan surprised all of her doctors and her family by living a happy life to the age of 49. She spent many years living in Beatrice at the Beatrice State Developmental Center (B.S.D.C.) and in October of 2008, moved to a group home in Bellevue because she needed more care and adjusted wonderfully there and was loved by every one. Susie-Q and Miss Hollywood, as she was known by her caretakers, had a wonderful sense of humor, she could make you laugh in a second with her off the wall remarks and her sparkling smile. Susan loved Nebraska football, going to the library, shopping and the zoo. Susan also had a great love of music. She was especially close to her dad and although she is gone from this earth that bond will always be close. She is survived by her parents: Ron & LaVonne Buettner of Lexington, Nebraska Three brothers: Ronald “Joe” and Lillian Buettner of Holdrege, Nebraska John and Kim Buettner of Lincoln, Nebraska William and Susan Buettner of Lincoln, Nebraska Seventeen nieces & nephews and several grand nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her grandparents. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Paul Colling officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. with Wake to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Special messages of condolence may be sent to the family via: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.