Susie Lothert

Susie Lothert, age 69, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Little Hospice House in Edina. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Olivia with Rev. George Schmit as celebrant. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 29th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dirks-Blem Funeral Home in Olivia and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. All are welcome to Max’s Grill from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. following the service to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Olivia Hospital & Clinic Foundation – Cancer Fund or Renville County Walk in the Park. Arrangements by Dirks-Blem Funeral Service, Olivia, MN.
Susie (LuAnn) Marie Lothert was born August 18, 1954 at Olivia, Minnesota to Clifford and Kathleen (Dingels) Kuglin. She grew up on a farm outside of Olivia and graduated from Morton High School. Susie married Terry Lothert on May 4, 1974 in Olivia and they made their home in Olivia. She worked for the City of Olivia as the Economic Development Authority Director. Susie was a member of the St. Aloysius Cemetery Board, American Legion Auxiliary and the Corn Capital Days Committee. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, canning and playing marbles with her girlfriends. Susie will be remembered for many things, including her passion for traveling, love of attending social gatherings, time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren along with her hugs and smile.
Susie is survived by her three children: Jackie (and Chad) Edwards of Hector, Andy Lothert of Prior Lake and Charlie (and Dee) Lothert of Palm Bay, FL; her eight grandchildren: Carson, Hayden, Gavin, Hudson, Jaxon, Briggs, Shep and Palmer; her three siblings: Greg (and Lorrie) Kuglin of Red Wing, MN, Dan (and Becky) Kuglin of Redwood Falls and Deb (and Jeff) Borman of Minnetonka along with many other relatives and friends. Susie was preceded in death by her husband Terry, her parents Cliff and Katie, and her brother Robert Kuglin.
Blessed Be Her Memory