Suanne Brown

Suanne N. (Neer) Brown, 88, a lifelong resident of Sandusky, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, October 4, 2022 at Parkvue Health Care Center following a brief illness.

Suanne was born on July 9, 1934 in Sandusky, OH to the late Delton A. and Carlena H. (Eschels) Neer.

Suanne graduated from Sandusky High School in 1952. She received her bachelor’s degree in education and was an elementary teacher for Sandusky City Schools for 26 years. Suanne was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Sandusky Yacht Club and the Sandusky Elks Lodge #285. Suanne was a board member of the College Women’s Club, and a former board member for Erie Metro Housing, Humane Society of Erie County, Women’s Civic Club, Sandusky Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary and the former Providence Hospital Auxiliary. Suanne served as Sandusky City Commissioner from 1998 to 2006 and was also the recipient of the Woman of Excellence Award.

Suanne is survived by her daughter, Ellen (John) Ballas of Rocky River; sons, Larry (Susan) Brown of Fort Recovery, OH and David (Susan) Brown of Rockwall, TX; grandchildren, Keith, Eric and Grace Brown, Abby Hinton, Kristen Brown and John, Michelena and Dominic Ballas; cousin, John (Linda) Eschels and other beloved relatives.

In addition to her parents, Suanne is preceded in death by her former Husband of 50 years, Charles V. Brown and her treasured Havanese, CeCe.

Friends may call on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 10:00 am. Deacon Bill Burch will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.

Those wishing to contribute to Suanne’s memory may do so to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.