Suzanne Wetzel Seemann ’94

Our classmate Suzie Wetzel Seemann was struck and killed by a car while on a morning run with friends Sept. 27, 2012.

Suzie grew up in Neptune and Little Silver, N.J., and studied civil and environmental engineering at Princeton. Suzie enjoyed Outdoor Action and was the cornerstone of Princeton’s women’s cycling team, an unflappable bike racer who always looked out for her teammates. She subsequently earned graduate degrees in atmospheric and oceanic sciences from MIT/Woods Hole and the University of Wisconsin.

Suzie became a successful scientist and highly respected instructor at College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University — all while focusing on her greatest joy, her family. Her friends revered her for her wise life choices and her quiet fortitude in the face of challenge. Suzie is remembered for her gentle kindness, generosity, love of the outdoors, and understated sense of humor.

We have tragically lost a friend, role model, beacon, and stalwart. Our deepest sympathies go to Suzie’s husband, Hank, and children Malcolm (7) and Evelyn (4). Contributions may be sent to the Seemann Family Memorial Fund (#992682542, 1063 G Street, Arcata CA 95521).