Deborah Debbie Behrens

Deborah Debbie Behrens obituary, Eagle River, WI

Deborah Debbie Behrens

Deborah Behrens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home & Alpha Crematory on Jun. 2, 2024.
Deborah "Debbie" Behrens, age 56, a 30 year resident of Eagle River, WI and formerly of Lowell, IN, passed away on Friday May 31, 2024 at the Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Debbie was born on May 10, 1968 in Chicago Heights, IL to Rich and Judith Behrens. She worked for many years as a cosmetologist/beautician and also as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Debbie enjoyed arts, crafts, gardening, baking and cooking in her free time. Above all she loved to spend time with her family, especially her son Jeffrey. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Eagle River, WI.
Debbie was preceded in death by her mother: Judith Behrens; her sister: Barb; and her husband Mark.
Debbie is survived by her father: Rich Behrens of Eagle River, WI; children: Jeffrey I. Zerby of Eagle River, WI, Melissa N. Zerby of Eagle River, WI and Ashley Zerby of Eagle River, WI; brother: Rick (Karen) Behrens of Eagle River, WI; sister: Sandie (Robb) Shorey of Wausau, WI; and grandchildren: Zayden Thompson and Ce'yre Thompson.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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