Sue Espersen 12/06/2019

Sue Espersen, age 87 of New Richmond, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. She was born the daughter of Francis and Harriet Daggit on January 15, 1932 in Saint Paul, MN. Sue grew up in Saint Paul Park, MN graduating from Park High School. Sue married Howard Espersen on March 3, 1951. Sue was a stay at home mom raising three children until she went to work for Dowd Reliance in New Richmond. She was actively involved with her children’s activities such as 4H and music programs. Sue was the definition of a people person. She loved talking with everyone and making new friends. Sue and Howard loved traveling and spending the winter months in Florida, which they did for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Harriet Daggit; husband, Howard; son, Gregg; siblings, Lou (Ken) Lind, Dorothy (Floyd) Atchison, Jack (Elsie) Daggit, Jeanette (Jack) Bowers, Fran (Roger) Espersen.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Gail (Rick) Larson, Gwen (Kelly) Stephens; grandchildren, Jake (Heidi) Stephens, Bret (Jill) Stephens, Anita Larson; great-grandchildren, Ben and Luke Stephens and Grace and Ella Stephens; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A memorial service was held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church (209 East 2nd Street) in New Richmond, WI 54017 with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date in Cottage Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove, MN. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.