Debra Ann Nesseth
April 14, 1951 - September 21, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Debra Ann Nesseth, age 68, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 14, 1951, in Madison, the daughter of Marvin Notstad and Pam (Blase) Mundt.
Deb graduated from McFarland High School in 1969. She married Kent Nesseth on May 18, 2013, in Wisconsin Dells. She worked a variety of office positions throughout her life, including Great Lakes Higher Education and Franklin Fueling before retiring.
Deb was an avid nature lover. She loved camping at Black River Falls and Devils Lake and had an amazing green thumb when it came to gardening and flowers. Deb and Kent loved living on the lake. She loved boating, jet skiing and spending time with friends and loved ones. Deb liked going up to the family cabin at Adams Friendship, and was an avid reader who loved to read adventure and mystery books.
Debra is survived by her husband Kent Nesseth; sons, Jason Umhoefer and Jeff (Katie) Umhoefer; step-son, Ryan Nesseth; brother, Dennis (Kay) Notstad; sisters, Kriss (Jeff) Besch and Judy Notstad; mother-in-law, Eunice Nesseth; sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Doug) Bleck and Sandra (Jim) Porter; and brother-in-law, Rod (Bridget) Nesseth. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Umhoefer; mother, Pam Mundt; stepfather, Eugene Mundt; father, Marvin Notstad; brother, Mark Notstad; and father in law, Kenneth Nesseth.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, with the Rev. Sandra Schieble presiding. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Blooming Grove Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Visitation
Wed Oct 2, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Wed Oct 2, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Linda Beaudette
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My dear and precious cousin. Debbie was my childhood playmate, a bridesmaid in my wedding and I even had my second son on her birthday (this was a God thing!) but how cool was that! We had fun times, great lunches and lovely times sitting on her pier deck enjoying the peace. She took me jet skiing for the first time in my life. I could go on and on...she was unique, fun, loving and intelligent. She took teasing well and had a great sense of humor. Debbie took a piece of my heart with her and she'll be forever cherished in my memory. Linda Beaudette
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Nancy Benninger Trotter
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I didn't know Debbie well, we live so far apart. I recall a few times that my Mother and I went to Madison to visit family and Debbie was this tall slender girl with beautiful blonde hair. She reminded me of a model. Oh how I wanted to be tall and thin like her. She'd probably get a real kick out of hearing that , considering I'm 4 ft. 10in tall and had dark brown hair. The absolutely opposite of her. We both liked finding out about family history. I wish I had gotten to know her better. I am so sorry that I can't make it to the funeral, but you all will be in my prayers. Nancy Benninger Trotter
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Mary K. Rouse
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From: Mary and Ken Rouse
To: Family of Deb Nesseth
Please accept our heartfelt condolences upon Deb’s death. We met her two years ago through her next door neighbor, Roger, who passed away in March at age 82. He was a beloved and longtime friend of our family with a unique personality.. Prior to his death, she was always kind and caring toward him. They shared a love of companion animals and had the highest standards of care for them. Upon his death, she looked after his aging cat named Risqué until other arrangements could be made. ( And, Kent, both of you looked out and after Roger, especially during his decline the last couple of years. Would that everyone could be as considerate and helpful to their neighbors as you were! )
We hope you will find many ways to celebrate Deb’s life through stories, pictures and memorials. We feel privileged to have known her even for a relatively short time.
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Brenda Dykstra
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I was so sad to hear of cousin Debbie's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss to her family and her siblings Judy, Kris and Dennis on her passing. My heart goes out to you and your family on this great loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie was a kind fun loving person who left this Earth much to soon. With loving Thoughts to you all. Brenda Dykstra