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Debra Koch Obituary
Debra Jean Koch, age 61, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, after a brief yet courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Services will be at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 2015 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Martin Baur will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Monday at the church. Following the service there will be a celebration of life from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Sheri and Thomas Clasen's residence.
Debra was born April 18, 1954 in Wisconsin Rapids to Ralph and Marjorie (Laing) Sorenson. She married John H. Koch on June 24, 1972 in Wisconsin Rapids.
Debra was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was involved in various activities including choir member, head of the decorating committee, and was instrumental in creating the church and school library. She had a God-given talent for gardening and for nurturing people and animals. She found joy in entertaining family, and as an artist by painting, sewing and decorating. She cherished her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.
Debra is survived by her husband, John H. Koch; mother and step-father, Marjorie (John) Ryskiewicz; children: Sheri (Thomas) Wipfli-Clasen, Elly (Brian) Paegelow, and John A. (Jessica) Koch; grandchildren: Jace Wipfli, Ashleyn Sparks-Koch, Brooke Sparks-Koch, Connor Koch, Johnathan Koch, and Branden Koch; step-grandchildren: Anna, Clara and Madeline Clasen, Breanne Yetter, Erin Paegelow; great-step-grandchilden: Lyam Yetter, and Ashlyn Yetter; sister, Kaylyn Falkosky; brothers, James (Phyllis) Sorenson and Gary Sorenson; and her daughter by choice, Cyndi Nelson, and her children Derek and Emelie Nelson. Debra was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Ralph Sorenson; and grandson, Maxwell James Wipfli.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Debra Koch
Kaylyn Sorenson
August 8, 2016
I miss you my sweet big sister!
Jan & Jeff Lobner
September 25, 2015
John, you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda
September 20, 2015
RIP my dear childhood friend.
Roger & Pam Denne'e
September 20, 2015
John and family, my heart goes out to you all, it's hard to loss your best friend and partner. Lots of hugs to you all with all the sympathy also!
Peggy Konkol
September 19, 2015
John, and family, I worked with Debi for many years at Schmidt's. It was always a pleasure to work with her. Heaven has a new angel.
September 19, 2015
John and Sheri and family, my deepest sympathy goes out you.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Rick Durrant
Randy & Deb Kumm
September 19, 2015
John and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
jean miller
September 19, 2015
so sorry to hear this
Kevin & Susan Weber
September 18, 2015
Susan & I are so sorry for your loss - Deb was a special lady.
Gloria Lipman
September 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss Elly and family members.
Phil Zuege
September 18, 2015
John, My Deepest Sympathy to You and Your Family.
September 18, 2015
John & Family, there are No words to express our Sympathy at the Loss of Deb... Just know You are all in our Thoughts & Prayers... God Bless.
Mike & Sue Miller
Larry Steinke
September 18, 2015
My heart goes out to Deb's family. She was a wonderful, beautiful person.
Carey Rucker
September 18, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
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