"Susan was a member of the AAUW Omaha Chapter and I always enjoyed working with her and seeing her. These last years, I would chat on the phone with her. Even with her health issues, she generously participated in AAUW's December 2022 project providing new blankets for elementary students of an Omaha school that AAUW partnered with. "
In loving memory of
Susan Goos
January 27, 1948 - August 20, 2023
Susan Goos, 75 of Macedonia, IA, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, NE. Celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor, IA. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Treynor. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson, IA.
Memorials: Macedonia Hamilton Development or the Pioneer Trail Museum in Macedonia
OBITUARY
Susan Mary Goos, 75 of Macedonia, IA, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, NE.
Susan was born on January 27, 1948 in Council Bluffs, IA, one of four children of Delmar and Eileen (Schroeder) Goos. She graduated from the Carson-Macedonia High School in 1966 and Wartburg College where she received her BA in chemistry. She worked in quality control in medical industry.
Susan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor, IA, served on the church council, and was a member of the Pottawattamie County Condemnation board. She was actively involved with her Macedonia community and served on the Macedonia City Council (13 years), was the founder, president and driving force of the Macedonia Hamilton Development Corporation, a member of the Macedonia Heart and Soul organization, Sigma Gamma Club, American Association of University Women (had served as president of the Nebraska Chapter), and was a strong supporter of "Donia Days", promoting her town to friends and strangers alike.
In her spare time, Susan enjoyed her flowers, was an avid reader, being involved with her community and spending time with her family and friends. She was kind, smart, funny, a strong woman and will be greatly missed by her Macedonia community and by all who knew and loved her.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Eileen Goos; and brother-in-law Sam Weigel.
Susan is survived by her sister Rozan Weigel of Council Bluffs, IA; brothers, Warren (Glenda) Goos of Carson, IA, and Wayne (Cindy) Goos of Ankeny, IA; nieces and nephews; other relatives, many friends, and the Macedonia community.
Tributes
"I also met Susan through AAUW and also enjoyed working with her. Her leadership in our program priorities was outstanding. My sympathies to her family."
"Susan was a smart and caring person. I met Susan through Nebraska and Omaha AAUW and enjoyed sharing our many activities. She was a cheerful lady who enthusiastically volunteered and served on our state board and a number of branch committees. We attended regional and national conventions together and I always enjoyed her company. RIP dear friend, you will be dearly missed. Warmly, Marilyn Bombac"
"I met Susan through AAUW and enjoyed working with her on the Nebraska State AAUW board. It was a great to know her and am very sorry to hear of her medicals issues and passing. My condolences to her family. Marilyn Abariotes"
"I will thoroughly miss our 6 month visits at the dental office. It made my day to see your name on my schedule. One of my favorite patients. Godspeed. Lonnie"