Susanne Elizabeth Stenger

Susanne Elizabeth Stenger, nee Muench, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 29, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her husband Robert Stenger; children Bryan (Elizabeth) Metz and Tiffany (Craig) Schultheis; grandchildren Claire Metz, Tessa Schultheis, Kehrington Schultheis, and Kegan Schultheis; sister-in-law Caroline Muench; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents Roland L. and Ruby (nee Steinsieck) Muench; and brother Steven Muench.

Susanne is a member of Hope Christian Church in Columbia, IL.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Hope Food Pantry
or House of Neighborly Services

Visitation:
8 AM to 10 AM Friday, February 20, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Memorial Service:
10 AM Friday, February 20, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL 
      Pastor Shane Adkisson officiating