Sara Lynn DeBlaey

DeBlaey, Sara Lynn Age 54, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Sara was born in 1957 to Margaret and George DeMuth in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She graduated from Huron High School, in Ann Arbor in 1975, and from Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1979. Sara settled in the Milwaukee area after graduation and enjoyed life in the city and surrounding communities. She cared deeply for the plight of others. Sara's volunteer work included the Association for the Blind, Locks of Love, Stillwaters, HAWS, The Southern Poverty Law Center, as well as many political campaigns. Sara married Ron DeBlaey, the love of her life, on June 8, 2002 in Milwaukee. She and Ron shared a love of music and the arts. They spent many happy times listening to jazz and attending Ron's many gigs. Sara loved Ron, their two dogs, and their life together in Wisconsin. She had a great sense of style, and was a wonderful cook. She was particularly proud of the beautiful and welcoming home that Ron and she were finishing in New Berlin. Sara will be remembered for her caring spirit, her generosity, her thoughtfulness towards others, and her sense of humor. She cared for Ron's parents with deep devotion, and had just returned from a trip to care for her elderly father in North Carolina. Sara is survived by her husband Ron DeBlaey, her father George R DeMuth, her sister Leslie DeMuth, and brother George E. DeMuth. Sara is also survived by her nieces and nephew who she greatly cared for and showed great support. Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, October 28, at 7PM. Gathering to follow from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Memorials may be given to the Southern Poverty Law Center or the charity of your choice.