Suzanne Mae Harris

Suzanne Mae Harris, 86, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 at Alden Estates in Jefferson, Wisconsin. She was born on May 14, 1939 to parents Lloyd and Lucille (Hilleque) Olson and was the younger sister to Joyce Jarlsberg. She married Richard Harris on March 24, 1962 in Escanaba, Michigan and they were married for 63 years.

Suzanne was known for her optimism and could make friends everywhere she went because of her warm, caring nature. She had a deep dedication to her family and her Christian faith. Suzanne enjoyed traveling with her husband, reading, researching her family's genealogy, and meeting with her friends for coffee and activities at the senior center. She spoke fondly of working with the students and her friends at Rockwell Elementary, volunteering at the local hospital, and growing up in Cambridge, Wisconsin.

Remaining to cherish Suzanne's memory are spouse, Richard Harris; sister Joyce Jarlsberg and her family; children Cindy Hacht, Chester (Chris) Harris, Jennifer McWilliam, Jeffrey Harris, James Harris; grandchildren Ashley McWilliam, Zackery (Michelle) Hacht, Erick (Sarina) McWilliam, Jason McWilliam, Autumn Harris, Karter Gladney; and great-grandchildren Oliver McWilliam, Harmony Hacht, Ryker McWilliam.

Preceding Suzanne in death are her parents Lloyd and Lucille Olson and grandchild Aaron Hacht.

Special thank you to the staff at Alden Estates and Agrace Hospice for their dedicated care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Jefferson County, WI in honor of Suzanne's love of animals.

A funeral service will be held at NITARDY FUNERAL HOME, 1008 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson , at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Nitardy Fort Atkinson Funeral home is assisting the family.