Susan Dorothy Fields, age 71 of New Richmond, Wisconsin, formerly of Houlton, passed away May 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.  Sue was born November 20, 1949 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Emil and Dorothy (Koke) Johnson. She graduated from Harding High School and continued her education by taking several nursing classes at 916. Sue was united in marriage to William Fields, Jr. on October 25, 1968 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The couple were blessed with three children, Wayne, Emily, and Rae. Sue worked for many years as a telephone receptionist for St. Croix Orthopedics, now Twin Cities Orthopedics.

Sue loved her family and relished in spending time with her grandchildren. She bestowed on them the truest examples of unconditional love and selflessness. Sue was fond of playing slot machines, and her casino tours included stops in Danbury, Turtle Lake, and Hayward. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed knitting, doing word and jigsaw puzzles, and playing games on her iPad.

 Sue will remain in the hearts of her husband of 52 years, Bill; children; Wayne (Rachel) Fields, Emily (David) Peterson, and Rae Fields; grandchildren, Austin Peterson, Breann Peterson, Amanda Rose Fields, Ashley Fields, Hanna (Jacob) Van Dyk; great-grandchildren, Tinsleigh Stetzer and Colton Swager Peterson; and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Dorothy Johnson; and brother, Leonard Johnson.

Private interment at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Memorials and cards for Sue’s family may be sent to: O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S 11th St., Hudson, WI 54016, to be forwarded.