Obituary

Sue Boettcher Passman

October 16, 1930 - August 1, 2022

Sue Boettcher Passman, age 91 and a resident of Franklinton passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Living Center Monday afternoon August 1, 2022. She was born in Hamburg, Germany on October 16, 1930 before immigrating to the United States as a young woman. Sue married the late Carl Passman on June 25, 1955 and together they started a family. She was recognized as a U.S. Citizen through Acknowledgement of Naturalization on September 24, 1959, an accomplishment she was always proud of. Sue worked at Rutter Rex in Franklinton for a time before working alongside her husband on the family dairy farm for many, many years. She loved to crochet and made many blankets and items used in local raffles, including for the Dream Factory. Sue also enjoyed sewing and made caps, socks and different clothing for the local nursing homes and others in need. She liked spending time in the outdoors, working in her yard and tending her garden.

Survived by: 2 Sons and a Daughter in law: William Terry Passman of Baton Rouge, Gene Overton Passman and DeDe Passman of Franklinton; Grandson and Spouse: Jerry and Tina Applegate; Great-grandson: Devin Applegate; Niece and Nephew in her native Germany: Birgit and Ralf; Also numerous other beloved nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents Robert Christian Boettcher and Ellie Muthorst Boettcher, sisters Gisela Beuck and Brigitta “Bea” Magee Allen.

Visitation will be at Sunlight Baptist Church (18184 Sunlight Road, Franklinton) on Wednesday August 3rd 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 2:00 pm Wednesday with Rev. Milton Kleisch officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.