Susan Catherine Steidtmann

Susan Catherine Steidtmann
December 2, 1948 – October 25, 2026

Susan Catherine Steidtmann, 77, of Cedar Key, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Chiefland, Florida.

Susan was born on December 2, 1948, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Francis; her mother, Florence Bruno; her stepfather, Mario Bruno; and her brother, Walter Francis.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Steidtmann; her stepmother, Marie Francis; her sons, Robert Puzio Jr. (Dory Okken), Ryan Puzio, and Louis Puzio; and her daughter, Lindsay Clark. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Lori Walsh, Lynn Mullen, and Lisa McKee (Tim); her sister, Eileen Valese (Freddie); and her brothers, Warren Francis (Donna), Vincent Francis, Paul Francis (Diane), and Raymond Francis (Cindy), along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Susan grew up in New Jersey, where her passion for cosmetology began at an early age. She started working in a salon when she was just 13 years old and earned her cosmetology license at the age of 17. What began as a young girl’s passion grew into a lifelong career filled with dedication, talent, and hard work.

Throughout her career, Susan worked in numerous salons in both New Jersey and Wisconsin. Her determination and love for her profession eventually led her to open and operate her own successful salon. She later became a master stylist and managed the JCPenney salon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Susan also shared her knowledge and experience by helping teach cosmetology classes at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC).

In 2013, Susan and her husband moved from Wisconsin to Cedar Key, Florida, where they embraced a new chapter of life together.

Susan found joy in spending time with her family, traveling, fishing in the ocean, attending church, and enjoying some of life’s simplest pleasures, including her love of watermelon.

Those who knew Susan often spoke of her kind heart and the warmth she brought into their lives. She had a special way of making people laugh, putting a smile on someone’s face, and brightening even the simplest moments. Whether through her sense of humor, her kindness, or simply being herself, Susan had a way of making the people around her feel happy and loved.

Susan will be remembered not only for her many accomplishments, but for the laughter she shared, the smiles she brought, and the countless lives she touched along the way.

Although she is no longer with us, the laughter she brought into our lives, the memories she created, and the love she gave will remain in our hearts forever. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held in Florida and Wisconsin at a later time!