Susan Elizabeth Christian Wolfe, 79, of Cook, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Susan was born on April 13, 1941 in St. Louis, MO., the second child of Georgia Elizabeth Brown Christian and Simeon Alfred Christian. Both her parents were educators. The family moved from Rochester, MN where Sue graduated from high school in 1959. College years were spent at Northern Iowa University where she earned a degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Art. Her teaching career began in the Minnetonka schools, extended to Lawton, OK, Hibbing, Orr, Nett Lake, and Cook schools. She retired in 2003 with most of her career in first grade and second grade teaching.

In 1964 Sue married Raymond Bernard Wolfe. They began their family of Steven, Elizabeth, and Sarah in New Hope, MN, moving to Hibbing and then to Cook in 1981. The family owned and operated Little Sweden Resort on Lake Vermilion for 15 years. Retirement was in the Cook area property Sue called 'sweet birches'. Grandchildren came and Sue's life narrowed from volunteer on many local boards and service groups to devotion to her 4 grandchildren's development in arts and fun activities. Sue's love of swimming, painting, wildlife and nature kept her active learning and sharing of her talents. She was always grateful for a life of variety and plenty.

Sue was preceded in passing by her parents; brother David; and sister Alice.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ray; son Steven Wolfe (Lisa); daughters: Beth Cook (John), and Sarah Grebenc (James); grandchildren: Kristin, Jack and Brandon Cook, and Jose Wolfe.

Sue leaves a legacy of caring and peace to all with whom she came in contact.

A private family service will be held at Mlaker Funeral Home followed by a public service at Trinity Lutheran Church a later date, which will be announced. Memorial suggestion-pay it forward to a person in need. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com.