Debbie "Deb" K Wienbar
Debbie "Deb" K Wienbar
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Debra Wienbar, 63, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, peacefully in her home.
She was born on May 31, 1961, to loving parents, Donald and Beverly (Olson) Wienbar in Fergus Falls. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. Debra worked at the Fergus Falls Medical Group for the majority of her working life.
The pride and joy of her life was her son, Joseph Ripley, and later in life her grandchildren, Jaxon and Alyssa. She loved to play dice, cards, being with her friends, and being out in the sun! She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege to know her.
Preceding Debra in death were her parents, Donald and Beverly Wienbar, and brother's, Howie and Mark Wienbar.
She is survived by her son, Joseph (Kelsey) Ripley, of Duluth, MN; grandchildren, Jaxon and Alyssa Ripley; a sister, Patricia (Jeff) Ouren; a brother, Rick Olson; and step-father, David Olson.
Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN, with visitation one hour prior.
Clergy: Pastor Salim Kaderbhai
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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