Susan L. Nardelli-Ulrich

Susan L. Nardelli-Ulrich, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Frank and Fran (Lang) Nardelli, and grew up there as the youngest of three children.

Susan built a long and successful career in IT management at Quad/Graphics. Her exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills made her stand out, and she was beloved by her coworkers. She stayed in touch with many of them long after she retired.

Susan treasured time with family and friends. She enjoyed playing pickleball, working out at the Wisconsin Athletic Club, and going to the dog park with her dog, Rylie. She was a wonderful cook and was everyone’s go-to for the right ingredients, temperature, and pan to use for a specific dish. She and her sister, Cindy, were thick as thieves. They could usually be found laughing “like hyenas” as they grocery shopped, walked around the neighborhood, or shared a meal. Her greatest joy and priority was her daughter, Marisa, and she spent time with her whenever she could. Together they loved watching classic chick-flicks, exploring bakeries, and shopping at every T.J. Maxx and Marshalls they could find.

Susan was truly one of a kind. She made friends with everyone she met and had a rare gift for making each person feel loved, important, and unique. There are no words that can adequately describe the indelible mark she left on all those she encountered. She will be deeply missed.

Susan is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughter, Marisa (Tim Shen) Ulrich; her sister, Cindy Nardelli; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Michael Nardelli.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Drive, Hartland, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Susan's name to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation https://www.bcrf.org/ or the National Breast Cancer Foundation https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ .