November 4, 1958 - March 7, 2022
Susan K. Roselles, 63, Hill City, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born to Dean and Mavis Schrempp on November 4, 1958 in Gettysburg. Susan graduated from Eagle Butte High School. Soon after graduation, she moved to Piedmont, where she began her love affair with the Black Hills. Susan loved everything about the Hills and spent a lot of time taking pictures and exploring.
Susan loved music and started to play as early as her freshman year of high school. She played for weddings, dances, school functions and maybe a bar or two under strict supervision from a family friend who also played.
Susan married Stacey Roselles on December 6, 1987. She and Stacey traveled playing in a band for a year or two. She also played with many other bands in the area for many years.
Susan and Stacey started a traffic control company in 1989; they ran the business with the help from their sons, Christopher and Jon, until December 15, 2021.
Susan’s hobbies seemed to be endless. She was a potter, an herbalist, Reiki master, photographer, musician and gardener. She loved fishing trips to Canada. She also was an accomplished pool player, traveling with her team to Las Vegas for several tournaments.
Susan was very invested in the plight of the wild horses, donating to the cause and writing letters to prevent their mistreatment. She worked on and lobbied for stronger punishment for extreme animal cruelty.
She is survived by her husband, Stacey; son Jon, step-son Christopher; step-daughter Kimithy (Angelo); father Dean Schrempp; sisters Angie and Diane; brothers John (Barb), Allen (Mitzi), Joe (Tammy), David (Robin), Bob (Jodie), and Dakota Moon; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mavis Schrempp.
She loved her home and vowed to never leave; her ashes will always be there.
Memorials may be directed to the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in Hot Springs or to a no-kill animal shelter of your choice in honor of Susan.
A Rosary service will start at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church on Monday, March 21, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m.
Kirk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.