Deborah G. Kessler (Oelke)
March 29, 1955 ~ December 16, 2018
Age 63 of Lake Elmo.
Loving Mom, Grandma, Sister passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 16, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel & Ruth Oelke; sister, Carol Oelke. Survived by children, Thyra (Scott) Karsky, Kerstin, James (Jamie); grandchildren, Cody & Olivia Karsky, Mya & Wes Kessler; brothers, Tim (Connie) Oelke, Dale Oelke; Trader Joes Woodbury family; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
She loved spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren, and if she wasn’t with them you’d find her with a smile on her face at Trader Joe’s. She also loved reading books & eating ice cream.
A Celebration of Deborah’s life 7 PM Thursday, December 20th with visitation beginning at 5 PM at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake.
We are so sorry, and will miss Deb. She was a fine one! We always loved running into her at Trader Joes and getting family updates. Our sincere condolences, Amy & Mark Adams-Westin
Aunt Debbie was always the Aunt I wanted to spend a week with in the summer when I was little. As I got older she became a great friend that I could discuss books with and someone always trying to get me to just try one bite of something new she had found and loved at Trader Joe’s. This last Thanks Giving she wanted to play games, look at pictures, and talk with my kids about all of their interests. I will miss her calm and funny wit. I wish she had more time with her grand-kids, great nephews, and great nieces. We will all have to keep her in their hearts now with stories and pictures of her. I know that she is now with Grandma, Grandpa, and Carol, most likely rolling her eyes at them 🙂 Rest in peace Debbie, I am glad you are out of pain but I will miss you forever.
Always sad to see a classmate pass away, even if you haven’t seen the person for many years. I have fond memories of school days with Debbie, and particularly remember her comment on my “clodhopper” shoes in the fourth grade! She was way too young to be gone so soon, and I share your sorrow in her passing. Tracy M. Tolzmann