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Deborah Marie Longley
1952 - 2025
BORN
1952
DIED
2025
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Deborah Longley Obituary
She is survived by her brother Ronald Jacobson; children Andy Gussert, Pamela Longley (Scott Rack), and Cynthia (Eric) Fosholdt; grandchildren Ashlynn "Bones" Longley (Mark Anderson), Andrew Fosholdt, and Alerik Longley-McHenry (Abby); and great-grandchildren Cú Chulainn, Eiraleigh, and Elliúnn.
Deborah loved music, literature, gardening, antiques, and spending time at the Bark River Yacht Club with her friends, including her weekly "golf girls." She proudly served as an Auxiliary member of American Legion Post 405, worked her way up to restaurant manager at the Olympia Beach House, and kept an open home filled with warm meals and open hearts.
Services:
Thursday, August 7th, 2025: Viewing & visitation, 3-8 p.m., Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 2228 Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI.
Friday, August 8th, 2025: Final visitation 9 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m., St. Bruno Parish, 226 W. Ottawa Ave, Dousman, WI, followed by burial.
Saturday, August 9th, 2025: Luncheon & gathering 2-5 p.m. at Bark River Yacht Club, 136 N. Main St, Dousman, WI.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill (supporting The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians) or to the Harry Chapin WhyHunger Foundation.
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