Deborah Ann (Brady) McDermid, 69, of Suring, passed away Sept. 22, 2025, peacefully at her home after a long-fought battle with cancer.
She was born July 26, 1956, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She graduated from Romeo High School in 1974. She married Daniel T. McDermid on March 22, 1975, in Yuma, Arizona. As a military spouse, she lived in Arizona, Japan, North Carolina and settled in Wisconsin.
She stayed at home raising her four wonderful children until she started working at Suring Family Center. She then worked at Witt’s Piggly Wiggly as the deli manager. Her last job was a cook at Suring School until she retired.
She was then able to enjoy the company of her grandchildren. Her grandchildren and children were the joy of her life. She absolutely loved watching her grandchildren in everything they did from working on cars, golfing, baseball, football, softball, volleyball, basketball, horseback riding, wrestling, singing or playing instruments.
One thing she loved was teaching her grandchildren to cook. They all have a favorite recipe or meal of hers, as she was an amazing cook and loved to feed masses. She always had a smile on her face and was so proud of her family.
She fell in love with quilting later in life, which brought her closer to her sisters despite the miles between them. She donated many quilts to VFW Post 7682 for their raffles for the auxiliary and veterans. She was loved by all and will be extremely missed.
Debbie leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Daniel; daughter, Patricia (James) Christian; three sons, Daniel L. (Donna), David (Ashley) and Charles (Riley); 11 grandchildren, Braden, Jackson and Vivian Christian, Daniel C., Trent, Jesse, Carson, Brock, Ethan, Gracyn and Hunter McDermid. She is further survived by her sisters, Diane (Frank) Aul, Susan (Daniel) Canale, Patricia (Craig) Heikkila; brothers, Charles (Barb) and Robert (Christine); sisters-in-law, Patricia Wranosky, Geraldine (Rick) Kruse, Susan (Don Liegeois) McDermid and Mary McDermid; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Vivian Brady; nephew, Daniel R. Canale; parents-in-law, Neil and Violet McDermid; brothers-in-law, Michael McDermid, Robert McDermid and Dennis Meunier; and sister-in-law, Veronica (Craig) Kopatz.
A visitation will be held for family and friends after 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.
A special thanks to Unity Hospice, especially Sarah and Tyler, for helping us in a time in need and Jones Funeral Service for assisting with arrangements.