Amanda Leigh Suedbeck was born August 18, 1979 to Charlie and Gaylene Suedbeck in Slayton, Minnesota. In 1984, Amanda’s family moved from Slayton to Lester Prairie Minnesota, where she graduated from Lester Prairie High School in 1997. While in high school, she participated in volleyball, basketball and softball. She was also a member of the National Honor Society.
After high school, Amanda attended Minnesota State University, Mankato. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. Amanda’s love was for teaching. After graduating, she wanted a change of scenery. This brought her to Houston, Texas. Fortunately, for Houston, she decided this felt like her new home. In August 2003, she was offered a job at Parker Intermediate. Amanda taught at Parker for 15 years. In August 2018 she moved to Lewis Middle School. Although Amanda was hired as an English teacher, she spent most of her time teaching math.
In Amanda’s spare time she enjoyed just hanging out with friends, playing games, and putting puzzles together. She also loved talking on the phone with her Minnesota Family, especially her beloved nieces. On October 27, 2023, Amanda lost her courageous fight with breast cancer. Amanda is survived by her father, Charlie (Bonnie) Suedbeck of Annandale, MN; mother, Gaylene Suedbeck of Mesa, AZ; sister, Lesley (Mike) Peterson of Lilydale, MN and her beloved nieces, Kendra and Katie Peterson. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her Texas “family.” She was preceded in death by her brother, Chad Suedbeck; paternal grandparents, Fritz and Charlotte Suedbeck; maternal grandparents, Bob and Pat Wagley; uncle, John Wagley.
