Kathleen "Kathy" Samuelson

Kathleen Esther Suiter Samuelson, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor Skilled Nursing Home in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

The first-born of six children, she grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. This is where she met Thomas Paul Samuelson. They married on February 3, 1962. Lynn, Brad and Chris were born to this union.

She adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and would always make the holidays festive. Christmas was a special time for her family. She loved to buy gifts for family and her friends.

Kathleen (Kathy) was a very vibrant woman, she loved life, enjoyed a fun social life, was a fantastic listener and her laughter was a joy to all.

Kathy & Tom (Sam) owned the Eatery Café on Main Street in Aberdeen. It was a successful business for several years until it closed in 1996. Through it, they met and befriended many people.

Kathy is survived by her brother: Roger Suiter, her sons, Brad (Julie), Chris (Dan) Samuelson, and her daughter, Lynn (Bill) Aldinger, eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Preceding Kathy in death was her husband, Thomas, parents; Esther and Robert Suiter, her sisters and brothers; Harriett Bozzell, Judy Dabney, Jerry and LeRoy Suiter.

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