Cynthia Sue Priest

Cynthia Sue Priest, 69, of Sawyer, went home, Friday, March 14, 2025.

Her life began December 13, 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the eldest of four children born to Gerald and Helen Hauser. She married Kenneth Priest in Menasha, Wisconsin, October 6, 1979.

Cyndy, was a springtime flower, that blossomed with the morning sun. She loved the warmth of the earth and all things nature. Cyndy was bright, beautiful, and compassionate. She had a zest and love for watching both her grandchildren and her gardens grow. A home for those that didn’t have one, opened to all without judgement. She would fill their hearts and their belly. To know her is to be loved.  

Cyndy will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by her beloved husband of forty-five years, three daughters, Becca (Brian) Karsten of Byron Center, Liz (Adam) Walker of Bridgman, Emily (Jesse) Frye of Holland; one son, Andy (Heather) Priest of Byron Center; seven grandchildren, Lena Walker, Brant Walker, Ellory Karsten, Isla Frye, Alden Priest, Blake Walker, Hazie Jo Frye; one sister, Mary Cochran of California; two brothers, Tony (Jane) Hauser of Florida, Jon (Noelle) Hauser of Wisconsin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long family friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends will gather for a visitation Friday, March 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals, 106 East Ash Street, Three Oaks Michigan 49128.  A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with a gathering before, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125.   

The family prefers contributions in memory of Cyndy be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Sawyer, 5791 Sawyer Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125, to  Sarett Nature Center, 2300 North Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022, or to Cure JM Foundation (TEAM ELLORY), P.O. Box 45768, Baltimore, Maryland 21297-5768.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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