Suzanne Eileen Leedecke Hauer, 76, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on February 17, 2026. Anyone who knew Sue was impacted by her selflessness, friendship, and love of helping others, but above all, her kindness. Sue is the heart of her family. Together, Tom and Sue, created a home full of love and joy. The courage she showed as she survived lung cancer for 18 years was an inspiration to many.

Sue was born on July 25, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to Marjorie Wilday Leedecke and William Leedecke, Sr. Sue grew up in Yeadon, PA and attended Yeadon High School. She studied elementary education at West Chester State College.

Throughout her career, Sue shared her talents as an elementary teacher in Yeadon, a preschool teacher at Westtown School, a financial aid advisor at Neumann University, a private caterer, and a partner in a women-owned commercial cleaning company.

Sue was relentlessly giving of her time and volunteered for many years as PTO president in Penn-Delco School District, at the Aston Public Library, at St. James Episcopal Church in Aston, PA at the Bernardine Center in Chester, PA and at the Delco Food Bank. In recent years, Sue served as a vestry member at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Newtown Square, PA where she loved helping with the Thrift Store, the property, coffee hour, and supporting the vision of the church and its future.

Sue loved spending time with her lifelong friends "the girls," watching her grandchildren play, reading and walking on the beach, painting and refurbishing furniture, hot chocolate, Hershey bars, Trinidads from Fannie May, ice cream sandwiches, and iced tea/lemonade. Sue's favorite places included Ocean City, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, and Anna Maria Island, FL.

Sue is survived by her husband, Thomas Hauer, Sr.; her children, Brooke Hauer (Matt Godfrey), Thomas Hauer, Jr. (Cristela), and Lindsay Hauer; her grandchildren, Marjorie Godfrey-Hauer and Hudson Goold; and her brother William Leedecke (Doris).

A memorial service will be held on March 14th at 10 AM at Episcopal Academy Chapel, 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073, followed by a gathering for friends and family in remembrance of Sue in the Episcopal Academy Dining Hall. Casual attire is requested. Please know that there will be no receiving line. Guests can expect the memorial to begin at 10 AM. The family will be available after the service at the gathering in the dining hall.

In honor of her life, Sue requested donations be made to St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3625 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

Brooke, Tommy, and Lindsay would like to thank the friends and family who supported their parents throughout Sue's illness. Also, the family would like to recognize and extend thanks to the exceptionally talented and dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff members at Penn Medicine that cared for Sue.

Arrangements entrusted to The Oliver H. Bair Co.  (610) 449-8585