Biography for

Susan (Schmid) Loughry

The summer after graduation Susan and two friends traveled to California where they stayed for three months before returning to Ohio and reality. Susan found a job at CEI and then Interstate Trucking before marrying Al Penko ('59). They had three children (Jon, Chris, and Jen) before divorcing 13 years later. Susan went to work for UPS in 1979 where she was promoted to supervisor in 1984. In between raising three children and working full time she attended Baldwin Wallace College and Tri-C. She retired in 2006 after 27 years with UPS. However, she is currently working a part-time job helping senior citizens downsize to a smaller home or to assisted living. Having been born on a Wednesday, Susan cannot sit for very long; she always needs a job or project to keep her busy.

In 1989 Susan married Ham and moved to Richfield, Ohio. They have had 22 adventurous years together including riding horses, Bandara and Toby. Susan had three children (Jon, Chris and Jen) and Ham had three children (John, Amy and Mark). They have 13 grandchildren for whom they have created a GrandKids camp to teach the grandchildren survival skills while having fun. This has always included a cement project and has been one of the highlights of their lives for ten years. Themed family reunions have also been great fun and have created many fond memories.

As a volunteer for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Susan has served as secretary of the volunteers for the past ten years. She has also served as a trainman along with many other volunteer positions over the years. She especially enjoyed being an elf during the 2010 Polar Express with granddaughter, Rachel.

Susan also is a volunteer with the Richfield Historical Society for which she has been secretary for the past 4 years. It has been especially fun when the Richfield third graders come to visit the Society in May every year. It has made her realize her own age when these third graders don't know items in the museum that were everyday items when she was growing up in the 40’s and 50’s. She feels that it is important to teach our children history.