Susan Wanberg, 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026 with her family by her side. Susan was born on November 3, 1948, in Petersburg, Alaska, to Thomas Wanberg and Genevieve (Murray) Wanberg.
She was the middle of three siblings, with an older brother,
Daniel "Danny" Wanberg, and a younger sister, Laurie Dunham. Susan spent her childhood in Petersburg and graduated from
Petersburg High School.
She received a scholarship to attend beauty school in Eugene, Oregon, before moving to Juneau, where she met and married Edwin Johnson. She eventually settled in Ketchikan, Alaska, where she lived nearly 50 years.
A hardworking and independent woman, Susan owned and
operated several businesses throughout her life, including a traffic maintenance company and a bed and breakfast. Her son-in-law, Kevin Johnson, affectionately described her as a "tough broad who I get along with very well." Susan was an avid gardener and an
adventurous traveler who loved sharing her passions with her family and friends. Her devotion to her family and her friends was the cornerstone of her life, and she poured her whole heart into nurturing those she held dear.
Susan is lovingly remembered by her daughter Bernadette
Jakeman and son-in-law John Jakeman, and daughter Johanna Johnson and son-in-law Kevin Johnson; by her cherished grandchildren Callum Jakeman, Aksel Jakeman, Sigmen Johnson, and Auddilie Johnson; and by her dear friends.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. at
14951 N. Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, Alaska.
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