Susan Kuhlmann - Guestbook

Dear Howard and family,
I have had the pleasure and honor of working with Susan the past four or so years, I, in Accounting with DNOW and Susan, in procurement. She was always willing to help me out if I had a question or, to be open to listen if I questioned something. She had a wealth of knowledge, and I am so glad that I had such a great co-worker! I will miss her greatly and you all have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and my hope is you all are surrounded by many happy memories. God bless you all!
Kindest regards,
Susan Blaies

I worked with Susan for many years. She was always very helpful and I enjoyed stopping by her desk for a short chat. We shared dessert recipes and yes, everything Astros. She was always up for an after work burger and beer with her co-workers. It will be hard not seeing her at her desk everyday. My sincere condolences to her family.

I work for a pipe supplier who has a long history working with Susan. She was always a pleasure to be around, a wonderful person. She will be missed. I speak for everyone at my company, our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Over the 40 plus years that I've known Susie, I found her to be always happy and up for a good time.
She was like family to us. I will cherish our beach trips, river trips, and parties. My favorite Susie memory is when we would decorate her house at Christmas time while listening to our favorite Christmas music and sipping on the spiked eggnog that she made. She loved crafts, too. I will cherish the baby books she handmade for my children and my sister's children. Susie will remain in our hearts forever. Until we meet again, my bestie. Antlers up!

Susanator, is what I coined her because she was THE lady in anything and everything.
I surely miss our time together sitting next to each at work for 7 yrs and carrying on about concerts, music, food, vacations, NCR’s, and MOSTLY, our beloved Houston Astros. I looked forward to game days after my departure from DNOW chatting and cheering along with her and Tim for all 162 regular season games and of course the excitement the playoffs brings us all. She truly was a magnificent and idol example of professionalism, outstanding knowledge and presence. I was so lucky to have been a close pupil and friend of hers. I will miss her dearly and can only hope to accomplish as much excellence as she has.
Condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Go Stros Susanator!

I will miss Susan. We have been friends and co-workers for 8 years. Talking about everything - work, Astros, cooking channel, Downton Abbey, Christmas gifts and decorating and our family and friends. She loved meeting everyone at happy hour and hanging out tasting the beer menu.

I'm happy we got to know each other over the years and I know we'll all miss her.

When I think of Susan's attributes, one of the first to come to mind is what a great listener she always was. She would listen intently, ever looking for the humor that could be derived from a story. She was never a person to laugh at someone, but always a willing participant in laughing with someone. She was ever diligent in maintaining her control and composure. More than once I heard her utter her mantra "all things in moderation." She was truly a joyous soul to be in the company of. I think that when I find myself in her company again, she will rush over to find out what silly circumstance or predicament I had gotten myself into since last seeing her, just so she could laugh at life along with me. The world will be a little worse off in her absence, but it's never goodbye, it's I'll see you when I see you again.

Susan and I worked together for 14 years. Hers was always one of the desks I enjoy stopping at for a chat. I can still hear her say, "well...you know...Timm" before giving me the news and challenge of the day. Always with a smirk and a laugh.

Susan had such a firm grasp on anything she took on. Always positive, always a step ahead, and an unbelievable prognosticator.

I know I can speak for the entire DNOW Family in saying she will be dearly missed -- as both a friend and a coworker. She really was one of the special ones.

I now wish I knew her fondness for polka. We definitely missed out on some great conversation.

Condolences to Howard, Janet, and the entire Kuhlmann and Pietsch families - and prayers for your grief.

I first met Ms. Susan in 1992 as Guyon General Piping was acquired by Van Leeuwen. She was a friend, a co-worker and loved people and she never met a stranger. She was always positive and helpful. Most of all she was a huge Astros fan. Susan, Bianca and I would text together on every game from the first pitch to the last out, and then some. We had fun! She said she was missing an Astros championship ring for her Astros collection. I had an extra one, so we met at one of her favorite hamburger joints, The Backyard Grill, on October 8, 2022, and gave her a Yuli Gurriel ring. She was so excited. She will be greatly missed. Please except our deepest condolences.

Susan has been in my life as far back as I can remember. Baseball, sleepovers, bike rides, spring branch pool, freed park, drive inns, Surfside Beach, the sand pits. Wherever she was, I was. She was truly the happiest person I ever knew. When I was pregnant, I walked to her house every day to get a homemade sour pickle from her mom Doris. She will be greatly missed. Antlers up!

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Susan's family on your loss. While we never worked together directly, I would often reach out to her for assistance from Canada. I always appreciated her level of professionalism, prompt responses and her humor and witty responses. She truly was an All Star and will be deeply missed by those that knew her.

I only worked with Susan for a short period of time, but remembered her as being a happy and kind person. In the past couple of months, I almost always met her in the breakroom in the morning. We chatted about the weather or the past weekend. She was full of positive energy. Talking with her made me feel that my day ahead would be bright. She will always be that happy and positive person in my memory.

Luigi Cuzzolin and the Pipex Italia associates send our heartfelt condolences to Susan’s family at this time of loss. We were fortunate enough to be acquainted with Susan through DNOW. She was such a talented asset and we enjoyed working with her for many years. We will greatly miss her presence.

Ciao Susan ..I still can’t believe you have gone .
I have been working with you for the last 15 years .. and I truly enjoyed doing that even when we did not share the same opinions. THANK YOU for your patience , your hard work and all the support you have always given me and Pipex . I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers .
My heart goes out to your family and those who will miss you as much as I do.

Susan has always been loved by my entire family. We met way back in the day, as she was my sister's best friend. We had so much fun with her and the old gang and spend just about every weekend partyin', watching the Rockets,the Astros, Oilers, wrestlin',Saturday Night Live, spending the day at Bear Creek Park, floating the river at New Braunfels or heading the beach. There was no shortage of good times and great memories. Susan was not only fun, but very genuine. Our temporary loss is Heaven's eternal gain. Party on Suzy, and antler up!!

The Spring Branch High School Class of 1976 wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Susan’s family and friends. “Once a Bear, Always a Bear”

Susan was hired into my department over 40 years ago. I could not have imagined what a positive influence she would be on everyone. As I moved thru my career, Susan moved with me as we were a team and worked well together on every task. We worked on a acquisition in New York and had pizza that night while working and watched the Rockets beat New York for the NBA championship. We enjoyed working together. The world is not the same without her in it. My deepest condolences.

I am sorry to hear the passing of Susan. Susan and her brother Howard and myself played together all the time since we lived next door. Their mother Doris kept me When my Mother and dad was working. May her brother Howard and the family be Blessed during this sad time.

I worked with Susan for about 5 years at Wilson/NOV and another 5 years or so as a vendor. Susan was always one to help in anyway that she could. Often she would be quick with her wit and told great stories. She was one of the nicest people I’ve ever run across. She will be greatly missed.

I worked with Susan for the last 10 years and more so in the last 5. She was passionate, witty, thorough, and innovative. She wasn't afraid to say you were wrong or point out that you were missing a bunch of key information. I was one of those people once or twice, but I learned to be better because of it. She was a wealth of knowledge and happy to teach those that were willing to learn.

We recently celebrated her 40th anniversary and heard some great stories from new and old co-workers. Susan touched the hearts of many here at DNOW and will be sorely missed.

I worked with Susan Kuhlmann for 11 years. Susan was a friend and an amazing employee in so many ways. She did her job fiercely and always delivered more than she was asked. She was so dependable, so trustworthy and such a solid lady. She was one of the very best employees DNOW has ever had and recently celebrated 40 years! I fondly remember when Wilson Supply and NOV came together years ago. We held a bake-a-thon. Susan made her famous peanut butter silk pie and man oh man, when us judges sampled it, one of us, Mr. Still, dropped his fork and said folks we have a winner! Susan will be sorely missed as a key employee but above all she will be missed for being a lovely friend and fine person.