Washington Co., WI – Mike and Sue Kadunc discovered Cedar Community—a retirement community that met all their criteria, exceeded their expectations, and checked all the boxes on their list. From the moment they toured, they knew it was a perfect fit for the retirement lifestyle they were looking for—freedom from the burden of household chores and a desire to embrace an active and socially engaging community through new experiences.
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It all began on one frigid wintry day, when Mike walked into the house and said he was done. Done with shoveling. Done with yard maintenance. “Every spring I’d go out in the yard and wonder how it kept getting bigger,” laughs Mike.
Sue spent the entire day researching continuum of care communities, some even out of state. They were ready to make a move and wanted their ducks in a row so their daughter would not feel the burden of making that decision for them. A continuum of care was one of their top priorities.
The picturesque and serene setting, independent ranch homes, and variety of activities are what solidified their decision to move to Cedar Community in July 2022.
The sense of community and friendliness among residents sealed the deal for the Kaduncs, making them feel welcomed and at home from the start. When the Kaduncs first moved to Cedar Community, they were so impressed by the hospitality of neighbors. Sue laughs, “I said whatever they’re drinking, we want.
It’s like the fountain of youth here. People are so active; you would never guess their ages.”
Sue retired in 2017 from the billing and insurance industry. Mike retired from the Waukesha Police Department in 2001, then worked part time as a police officer, security guard, and even delivered flowers before fully retiring in 2020. That’s when he decided he wasn’t working for anybody anymore and focused on volunteering. He was a Meals on Wheels driver for four years in Waukesha. Sue helped at school in the library and with 4-H while her daughter was in school, but with a full-time job was limited on how much volunteering she could fit in.
It hasn’t taken the Kaduncs long to get involved at Cedar Community. Sue’s diverse interests from…
CLICK HERE to read more of the Kadunc’s story in the summer edition of Cedar Community’s Live More magazine.
