Deborah Giesfeldt

SUN PRAIRIE—Deborah “Debbie” S. Giesfeldt, age 70, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 7, 2021.  Debbie was born on May 15, 1950 in Seattle, WA to Louis and Sadie (Soloman) Garaway.   She married Todd Giesfeldt on June 13, 1971 in Seattle.

Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her grandchildren knew her fondly as “Bubbie”.  She graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education, starting at the University of Washington and finishing at the University of Wisconsin Madison.  She worked many years in early childhood Jewish education in the Chicago area and then as an administrative assistant in the Madison area at the Red Cross and Stark Realty.  She was known for her caring attitude and keen sense of organization.  Debbie loved nature and helping others and volunteered often at Olbrich Gardens and Temple Beth El.

Debbie is survived by her husband Todd; children Laura, Becky, and Jennifer; and grandchildren Taylor, Haley, Ethan, Ellie, Simon, Noah, and Aiden.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Louis Garaway and Sadie Sherman along with her sisters, Betsy Menkes and Sharon Steiner.

The family wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare for all their compassion during this time.

Private service will be held.