Debra Marie Clay

Debra Marie Clay, age 68, of Antigo passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025.

Debra was born on September 17, 1957 in Antigo to the late Maynard and Clara (Zimmerman) Frisch.

Deb was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1975.

She was united in marriage to Randy Clay on June 12, 1982 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo.

Deb was a dedicated employee of CoVantage Credit union for 45 years. She began her career there on January 12, 1976, shortly after graduating from high school and retired from the organization in January of 2021.

Deb was a member of St. John Catholic Church and enjoyed working at their funeral dinners. She was also a member of Antigo Junior Womens Club.

Deb had a gentle spirit. She was loving and kind, putting others before herself. She was fun loving and had a deep love for her family and friends. She truly enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, growing blueberries, blackberries and plums. The holidays were a very special time for her. Decorating and cooking and making her home just right for holiday celebrations was very special for her.

Survivors in addition to her husband, Randy include her son Ryan of Antigo, her siblings: Mary (John) Reinke of Marinette, Peg (Larry) Ourada, Jim (Patti) Frisch, Ann (Ron) Mach, Michael (Mary) Frisch, her mother-in-law Mary (Jeannie) Clay all of Antigo and many nieces, nephews and members of the Clay and Frisch families.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, December 4 at 11:30 AM at St. John Catholic Church. Father Kamal Gopu will officiate. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 5:00 PM until 7 PM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home and on Thursday at St. John Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM. Interment will be Antigo Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Deb’s name may be directed to BreakthroughT1D formerly Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes (Formerly JDRF). Visit https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/Donation2?2374.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&idb=748125234&df_id=2374 to make a donation in memory of Deb or present your donation directly to the family. November happens to be juvenile diabetes awareness month and your gift will be matched 5X if donated in this month.