Meet Suzy, the Chef’s Daughter.

Suzy Wagner pictured in a kitchen along with an image of a table table of various dishes being eating by a group of people.

I’m Suzy Wagner — a chef’s daughter, and proud to carry on a my family’s culinary legacy.

My family’s story began nearly a century ago in 1929, when my great-grandparents, John and Frieda Boder, bought a humble homestead in the countryside just outside of Milwaukee. With a warm welcome and a love for good food, they transformed it into a cozy rural tea room — and unknowingly planted the seeds of a cherished family tradition.

The cover of Boder's on the River favorite reciptes.Over three generations, that little tea room grew into Boder’s on- the-River, a beloved destination and a true gem of Great Lakes dining. My dad, John Walch, poured his heart and culinary talent into every dish that came out of the kitchen. And my mom, Nancy (Boder) Walch, brought strength, grace, and unwavering dedication to everything behind the scenes — the foundation of our family’s hospitality.

Inspired by their love and legacy, I’m committed to helping busy families like yours reclaim something truly special: time together around the dinner table. Because good food brings people together. And at the end of the day, that’s what matters most.

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An exterior image of Boder's on the River restaurant.
The front entrance to Boder’s on the River. 1994
My Great-Grandparents – John and Frieda
My Great-Grandparents – John and Frieda
My Grandparents – Jack and Dolly.
My Grandparents – Jack and Dolly.
My Mom and Dad – John and Nancy. Co- owners for Boder’s on the River.
My Mom and Dad – John and Nancy. Co- owners for Boder’s on the River.
Classic photo of my dad, Chef John Walch. Originally from the Ford Times Magazine.
Classic photo of my dad, Chef John Walch. Originally from the Ford Times Magazine.