SUZANNE HARDER

Suzanne (Suzie) Harder age 80, of Lincoln (former resident of Beaver City) Nebraska passed away at home on January 21, 2026.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Suzie was a dedicated nurse with a varied career in patient care, teaching, management and consulting. She received her Nursing education from Cornell School of Nursing, New York Hospital, New York City. She was a lifelong learner receiving additional degrees from Chadron State College, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and the University of Phoenix. She was an active member of Southern Heights Presbyterian Church and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNL.

Suzie is survived by her husband Jim of 53 Years; daughters Janelle Oppenheimer, Flower Mound TX, Ruth (Richard) Kroner, Oro Valley AZ, and son Steve (Katie) Harder, Urbandale, IA.

Grandchildren, Owen, Avery and Anneliese Oppenheimer; Ethan, William, and Matthew Kroner; and Vaugh, Faye, and June Harder.

Sister Kathy (Pat) Meeks, California, brothers John (Letha) Small, Missouri, and James (Tim) (Anne) Small, California.

Memorial services will be held at Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, 5750 S 40th St., Lincoln Nebraska, on Sunday February 8 at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorials may be directed to the family for the Church or ALS in the Heartland.