Suzanne M. “Sue” Ninnemann

Suzanne M. “Sue” Ninnemann, nee Vodak, age 67, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital with family by her side. 

Sue was born on February 20, 1959, to Harley and Nancy (Ready) Vodak and grew up happily in North Freedom. She graduated from Baraboo High School, Class of 1977. She married Jerome Ninnemann on July 14, 1979, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo. Together they shared 46 years together. Sue began work at Blain’s Farm and Fleet in 1987, as a cashier and continued working there for over 30 years. Throughout the years, she also worked part time at Darrow’s Supermarket and Ross Floral.  Sue loved to travel and was able to see a lot of the world. She was a baker extraordinaire and enjoyed plants and florals. 

Sue is survived by her husband, Jerome; sister, Katherine (Loren) Thering; brother, Kevin Vodak; her dear cats, other relatives and dear friends, especially those that have been helping her most recently.  

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul Vodak.

A Prayer Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home with Father John Blewett presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Columbia County Humane Society.