×

Susan Day

By Jake Litman Oct 18, 2022 | 7:51 AM

Susan Jane Day, 91, of Benedictine Callista Court, died Saturday, October 1, 2022, in Winona, Minnesota. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on February 23, 1931, the only child of Herman Samuel and Myrtilla Mae Day.

She graduated from Joliet Township High School, Joliet, Illinois, and earned a BS degree in Health and Physical Education from Wisconsin State University – LaCrosse, and an MS degree from Winona State University. She was awarded a Specialist Degree from Northern Illinois University of DeKalb, Illinois, and also completed post-graduate work at the University of Colorado, and New York University.

Susan taught Health and Physical Education in the Winona Public Schools from 1952 – 1957 and then advanced to Winona State University. In addition to teaching and coaching, her 30-year career at WSU included serving as Department Chair, Director of Women’s Athletics, and finally Assistant Vice-President for Academic Affairs. She also served on numerous committees at the state, district, and national levels in the areas of health and physical education, teaching and coaching standards, women’s athletics, and academic budgeting.

As an avid golfer, she was active for many years at the Westfield Golf Club, serving on its Board of Directors as well as President of the Board. She was also active in organizing the Women’s Association at Westfield. Ms. Day was a member of Central Lutheran Church and was active in other community organizations such as the Winona YMCA and River Trails Girl Scout Council.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Myrtilla, and is survived by many friends, who will miss her kindness, generosity, and big heart.

Memorials can be directed to Winona Health, Winona State University Foundation (Scholarships endowment), or Lutheran World Relief.

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022, at Fawcett Junker Funeral Home, Winona with the visitation starting at 1 p.m. Entombment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona, MN.

Services entrusted to Fawcett Junker Funeral Home & Crematory, Winona, MN. Online condolences can be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com.

'No-shenanigans handshake' helps usher in Minnesota House return after prolonged power standoff
The legislative session was resuscitated after weeks of a Minnesota House deadlock. Party leaders agreed to pact where they will share power on committees if a tie returns and clear away other areas of dispute.
Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters, and Peter Cox 58m ago
1 year after suspicious fire, Lutsen Lodge owner at epicenter of investigations
The person at the center of the investigations by state agencies, insurance companies, reporters and private detectives is the owner, Bryce Campbell.
Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton 1h ago
Not 1. Not 2. But 3 women's hoop leagues? Athletes Unlimited, Unrivaled are WNBA offseason options
Alysha Clark wants to end the narrative that Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled pits women’s basketball players against each other or forces them to make an either or decision. She believes the two leagues simply give players more options during ...
The Associated Press 2h ago
Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity
A New York-based art research firm believes a painting purchased from a garage sale in Minnetonka for $50 is by the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. But the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has twice denied its authenticity.
Nina Moini and Ellie Roth 2h ago
See More

FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!

Activity Stream

No feed items available at this time.

Pause Auto-Update | Back to Top