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Debra Kronstedt Obituary

Kronstedt, Deb S.

Deb S. Kronstedt, age 49, Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday morning, September 29, 2013 at Strawberry Lane Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Wisconsin Rapids.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Steve Gjerde will officiate. Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in Merrill. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.

Deb was born February 20, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A month later, she was welcomed into the Dan and Sue Gruetzmacher family, where she was raised on the family hobby farm in the Wausau area. On December 23, 1995, Deb was united in marriage to Brad Kronstedt in Wisconsin Rapids.

From a young age, Deb had a connection with horses. She loved spending time riding and training the horses her parents bought and kept for her on the family farm. At the age of 35, Deb found and connected with her birth mother, Judy. Her love of animals led her to become a 4-H Leader. Deb also had a love for fishing and driving the boat. She was a very loving and accepting person. Despite her many health struggles over the years, she never let illness get her down. She had a very strong will to live and see her children grow and had a very special love for her grandson, Logan. Deb was a great cook and liked to garden. She also enjoyed playing BINGO at Strawberry Lane and the Elks Lodge.

Deb is survived by her husband, Brad, Wisconsin Rapids; son, Jason (Leslie) Kronstedt, Wisconsin Rapids and their son, Logan; daughter, Kayli Kronstedt, Vermillion, South Dakota; parents, Dan and Sue Gruetzmacher of Wausau; brother, Jeff (Colleen) Gruetzmacher, Wausau; birth mother, Judy (Harry) Hoyt of Merton, WI; three sisters: Jodie (Tom) Lane, Greendale, WI, Jamie (Gilbert) Frenn, Greenfield, WI, and Amy (Troy) Andersen, Merton, WI; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Garry (Sherry) Kronstedt, Wisconsin Rapids; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheila (Jeff) Knutson, Arpin, WI; many nieces and nephews; a special dog, Belle; and two longtime friends, Erin Morgan and Lori Brown. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and many beloved pets.

Deb's family will be establishing a memorial at a later date.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Oct. 1, 2013.
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Today I am especially missing Deb, I don't know why. It's hard to believe it's been more than 10 years. I'll never have a friend like you Debbie.

Erin Morgan

Friend

October 11, 2023

We lost Deb 6 years ago this coming Sunday 9-29-2019. It is still so hard to accept she is gone.
We miss her so. I want to pick up the phone every day and call her. Very sad day in our lives 6 years ago.

Sue Gruetzmacher

Mother

September 25, 2019

Sue & Dan: So sorry to hear about Deb's passing. You and Deb spent many happy times together. Pleasant memories of Deb that you will carry in your hearts for ever. May God Bless you and watch over you.

Robert & Grace Rauscher

October 10, 2013

Dan and Sue sorry to hear about your loss.May the Lord give you peace and bless your family with all the great memorys you had with your daughter Deb.

Jerry and Victoria Lindgren

October 9, 2013

Deb- I was doing a lot of reflecting the past couple of days since you left us. We had a lot of good times that I hold dear in my heart. You were a good woman & my brother loved you very much. We all did & will now carry a piece of you with us,in our hearts,forever. Say hi to Mom for me & make sure you & her make plans to have a Tom & Jerry during the holidays. We will take good care of Brad. RIP- Love you & will miss you!

Sheila Knutson

October 3, 2013

My condolences to Debbie's family. Debbie and I were classmates at Zion; I am so sorry to hear this news and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Rhonda Chittum-Kardos

October 2, 2013

Dan and Sue,
All my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I am so sorry for the lose of your daughter.
Debbie Muelver

October 2, 2013

Sorry I never got to meet her. I'm her Mother Judys Aunt. May the family know she's at peace and in the arms of our Lord. Someday we all will be reunited.
Harriet Pritchard

October 2, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. I knew Debbie during our time at Zion. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Fenhaus-Johnson

October 2, 2013

Sue, Dan and Family, Was so sadden to learn of Deb's passing. Missed her at the last few Zastrow cousin's lunches. Deb was always so much fun to talk to about our love of animals, especially dogs. She had so much enthusiasm for life and dealt with her health struggles with a lot more humor and courage than anyone I have ever met. Your family has endured a lot since losing Aunt Irene. I know she was waiting with open arms to ease Deb's transition. All of you are in our prayers.

Jeani & Al (Zastrow) Maszk

October 2, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Brad and his family...

Chris & Laurel Haydock

October 2, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. Gruetzmacher,

I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. I have fond memories of the two of us spending our summers riding horses. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenny (Jacobi) Badreddine

Jenny Badreddine

October 1, 2013

Brad, my prayers and condolences go out to you at this time.
Friend,
Lois Mansavage

October 1, 2013

Our condolences to Deb's family. We've known Deb since childhood through 4-H. The Lang family-Marathon

October 1, 2013

Brad, We remember Deb fondly from high school. I know all of her classmates are saddened by your loss. Deb will be missed. Patty Gorshe-Duffrin, Mindy Durkee-Randall, Kelly Haskin-Gutowski.

WEHS Class of '82

October 1, 2013

Brad my thoughts and prayers for you and your family on your loss. Deb could always bring a smile to my face when I took care of her. I will miss her.

Michelle Lamp

October 1, 2013

Brad and family, my prayers go up for you in your time of sorrow. May the Lord's light and peace be with you.

Maggie Corlew

October 1, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dan & Sue and the rest of Deb's family. We're so sorry for your loss!

Henry & Carole Dulak

October 1, 2013

Deb we will always love you our Precious Daughter and miss you. Someday we will meet again in Heaven
Dad & Mom

October 1, 2013

Remembering you and all your family in prayer. I recall Debra at Tina's wake in
Nov. 2011. God's Blessings!
Sister Anita O'Keefe, OSB
(Jim's sister)

October 1, 2013

October 01, 2013 Our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of cousin Debbie. Will always remember the spark she brought to others in her midst. You are all in our thoughts at this very sad time.

Timothy and John O'Keefe

October 1, 2013

Brad & family,

We are thinking of you as we all remember Deb and the good person she was. She's in a good place now, the best of which is our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough and emotional week.

Rob, Gina, Rachel, Josh, Julia & Devin Hernandez

October 1, 2013

Brad and family...we are so sorry to hear of Deb's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lynn Sawyer

October 1, 2013

Dear Brad,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maria Hernandez

October 1, 2013

Uncle Dan & Aunt Sue and Brad & family, may God bless you all in your time of sorrow.

Ann Burant

September 30, 2013

Dear Brad and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Clarence and Judy Tryba

September 30, 2013

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