Deborah J. Riebe

Deborah J. Riebe

Debie Riebe passed away peacefully at Zilber Family Hospice on February 13, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer, she was surrounded by family who will all miss her dearly.

Debie was born on June 4, 1955 in Rice Lake, WI to Lloyd and Juanita White and graduated from Grafton High School in 1973. She had an unmatched ability to find light, humor, and positivity in every situation, which radiated onto anyone she crossed paths with. She was a proud, long-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and active in the church choir and women’s guild. Her greatest joy in life was family.

Debie is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Dave Riebe of Grafton, three cherished daughters Sheila (Ryan) Williams of Grafton, Courtney Sniegowski of Port Washington, Allison (Chris) Meunier of Appleton, and the absolute pride and joy of her life, five grandchildren: Henry Sniegowski (6), Kinslee Williams (5), and triplets Bennett, Declan, and Oliver Meunier (3).

Debie is further survived by her sisters Valarie (Gary) Dowe of Crivitz, Wanda (Jim) McGraw of Grafton, Tammy Buol of Cudahy, brother Michael White of Grafton, her sister-in-law, Caryl (Joseph) Giuliani, much-loved nieces and nephews Gregory Parchim Lemke, Steven Parchim, Kelly Huchthausen, Jacklyn McGraw, Julie Thomas, Tyler, Travis, and Troy White, 8 great nieces/nephews and many, many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Juanita White, brother Gregory, sister Sherri, and sister Becky.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, February 24th from 9:00am – 11:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 701 Washington St. Grafton, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am and a luncheon to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul’s Attn: Women’s Guild are also appreciated.