Susan C. Veale

Susan C. Veale, 81 of Iron Mountain, died Monday, June 1, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1945 in Detroit, MI to the late Wesley Roberts and Myrtle (Johnson) Dompierre and lovingly raised by her parents, Francis and Myrtle Dompierre. Sue graduated from Negaunee High School in 1963 and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education from Northern Michigan University. Sue married Dennis Veale on December 17, 1966 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Negaunee. She was an elementary school teacher for the Iron Mountain Public School System for 26 years, retiring in 2005. Sue taught every elementary grade with the exception of fifth grade. She also served as the teacher’s union president for several years. She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain where she was very active. She served in the altar guild, as the choir accompanist, played the organ and in the bell choir, taught Sunday School and was involved in Bible Study and Lydia Circle groups. She was also a member of P.E.O. Sue enjoyed music, gardening, and spent many hours reading, especially her Bible. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Sue is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; her sons, Todd (Marci) Veale of Iron Mountain, Kevin Veale of Portland, Michigan and Michael (Shanna) Veale of Cleveland Tennessee; 8 grandchildren, Garrett, Audrey and Tanner Veale, Jacob & Sadie Veale, Kailyn, Gannon and Jaxon Veale. She is further survived by her siblings, Paul (Julie) Dompierre of Negaunee, Cathy (Larry) Young of Gladstone; sisters-in-law, Cis Dompierre and Becky Veale; brother-in-law, John Jarrett; as well as several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Francis Dompierre, Jr.; brother-in-law, Gary Veale; and sister-in-law, Connie Jarrett. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Kimberly Ave. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hopman officiating. Burial will take place in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Memorial contributions in Sue’s name may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Susan “Sue” Veale online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Susan C. Veale

May 28, 1945 - June 1, 2026