Deborah Ann Martin, 70, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at East Troy Manor in East Troy. East Troy Manor had been Debbie’s home for nearly six years after she suffered an ischemic stroke in 2016.
Debbie was born in Burlington on Oct. 13, 1952, to Warren Sr. and Hazel (Taylor) Hefty. She attended Burlington schools and graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1970. Following graduation, she attended Gateway Technical College and earned a dental assistant degree. Most of her adult life was spent as a dental assistant. After retiring from the dental field, she worked as a cashier at Burlington’s Pick n Save.
On Sept. 27, 1997, Debbie was united in marriage to her one true love, Randy Martin, at United Methodist Church. Following marriage, they continued to make Burlington their home. Debbie loved life and all it had to offer. Family and friends meant the world to her. Her contagious laugh could be heard in the noisiest room and even after suffering multiple strokes, she continued to make everyone laugh.
Debbie is survived by her loving and devoted husband Randy; sister Lynnea (James) Rutkowski; sister-in-law Jeannie Hefty; step-children Jason Martin and Nicole (Brandon) Tomczak; step-granddaughters Hailee, Isabella, Allison and Ava; nieces and nephews Renee (Mark) Ludtke, Jamie (Kevin) Gill, Kelly (Michael) Meinen, Brett (Marta) Hefty, Kevin (Rachel) Rutkowski, Shelley (Greg) Strohm and Brian (Ryan) Rutkowski, and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and brother Warren Jr.
Debbie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at East Troy Manor, St. Croix Hospice and special friend Sherry Ward for their care and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Schuette Daniels Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to East Troy Manor, 3271 North Street, East Troy, WI 53120 or your favorite charity in memory of Debbie.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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