Susan Joan Leiendecker

Susan Joan Leiendecker, 57, of Venedocia, died at 5:43 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born October 27, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Arthur Bridgman and Joan (Cusmano) Van Metre, who both preceded her in death. She had been married to Thomas C. Leiendecker, who survives in Ohio City.

Other survivors include four daughters: Brandy Leiber of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and her children, Lexi Leiber and Preston Phillips; Audrey Houser of Van Wert and her children, Cody Houser, Libby House and Cloey Spry; Melissa (Kenton Frecker) Leiendecker of Fort Wayne; and Eva Leiendecker of Van Wert and her children, Skylar Imler, Mason Leiendecker and Eliza Leiendecker; one son, James Leiendecker of Venedocia; two brothers, Kenneth Bridgman of Van Wert and Gordon Scott (Cindy) Van Metre of Cleveland; one sister, Deb (Jack) Harmon of Russville, Indiana; six nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

A sister, Karen D. Bridgman, also preceded her in death.

Susan was a social butterfly and loved being surrounded by friends and family. She was loved by many and known as “Mamma Sue” by all. She enjoyed arrowhead hunting, the outdoors and especially her many plants. She was a member of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 2-7 p.m. Friday, February 20, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cowanfuneralhome.com.