Deborah S. Rimel, 59, Pacific Jct.

March 2, 1952  - October 6, 2011

    Deborah Sue “Debbie” Rimel, 59, of Pacific Junction, passed away Oct. 6, 2011, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood. Rev. Howard Fitzgerald officiated. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Peterson Mortuary of Glenwood was in charge of the arrangements.
    Debbie was born March 2, 1952, in Osmond, Neb., to Ferdinand Joseph Meier and Christine Ann (Feldhaker) Bock. Following high school, she was united in marriage to Richard Franklin Rimel April 4, 1970, in Omaha, Neb.
    Debbie was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She was self-employed in the housekeeping industry. She was an avid bingo player and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Debbie loved her family and attended all of their events and programs whenever possible. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
    Preceding Debbie in death were her parents and daughter, Angela Christine Rimel. She is survived by her husband, Richard Rimel of Pacific Junction; children, Stephanie Lewis of Glenwood; Gena and husband Steve Krewson of Pacific Junction: Laura and husband Nick Sorenson of Glenwood; Patricia and husband Anthony Lacy of Pacific Junction; Ricky Rimel and Brittney Dedor of Ames; and Jessica Liles of Pacific Junction; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Gerrie Fisher of Ohio; Kathy Kirschner of Nevada; Shelly Wallen of Virginia; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.