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Susan Muriel Kinnunen

December 14, 1964 — November 21, 2022

Susan Muriel Kinnunen (Wiita) age 57 passed away on November 21st at her home in Battle Lake, MN. Sue was born on December 14th 1964 in Duluth MN to Arnold and Flora Wiita. As a young child the family moved from Duluth to Minneapolis. Later they moved to Sebeka where she attended and graduated from Sebeka School. She went to college in Brainerd MN and got a degree as a dental assistant. She met and married Bruce Kinnunen in 1984. They had 3 children, Justin, Josh and Kristy. She worked multiple jobs over her lifetime from dental assistant, insurance, various school jobs, and self-employed. Later, she moved to Dickinson, ND where she started a career at Blattner Energy. That job took her to various locations including California, Indiana, Nebraska. From there decided to buy a house in Battle Lake working for Arvig. Sue loved to travel and hike. She enjoyed riding horse, playing and coaching volleyball, and golfing. She loved spending time with her children and her Granddaughter. She was very outgoing and would make new friends in all of the different locations she has been in life. Sue will be sadly missed by her loving family. Children Justin Kinnunen, Josh Kinnunen, and Kristy (Jason) Steinke, and one granddaughter Sydney Steinke. Four sisters Shirley Jamison, Sandy Lehner, Sherry Minor, Shelly Wiita. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Flora, sister Sara. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, November 30th at Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN and continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 1st at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Sebeka, MN.
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