Service Information
Debra “Deb” Rueb, age 65, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health Services.
Private Family Memorial Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Public Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Debra Ann Rueb was born on December 18, 1955, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Leone (Rickert) Reilein. She was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Deb graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974. After high school, she worked at Harris Pine Mills where she would meet her future husband, Chris Rueb. From there, she held a variety of jobs. Her most recent job was at Habitat for Humanity working as their office coordinator. A few other notable jobs include preschool aide at Little Lambs and King’s Kids, secretary at Ron Hahn’s accounting office, and multiple positions at the Hutchinson Medical Center.
On April 28, 1979, Deb was united in marriage to Chris Rueb at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. The marriage was blessed with 2 children, Danielle and Brittany. They shared 41 years of marriage together before Deb’s passing.
Deb was a proud mom and grandma. She enjoyed spending time chasing around her 4 grandchildren. She loved to be active whether this be walks with friends, attending workout classes at SNAP Fitness or biking with Chris. Crafting was a passion of hers. She enjoyed sewing, refurbishing furniture, and decorating the house. There was a special place in her heart for wiener dogs, particularly Greta and Lexi. An ideal day for her would be grabbing coffee and heading out to shop with her family.
Deb passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021 with her daughter at her side after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Deb is survived by her:
Husband, Chris Rueb of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Danielle (Ben) Morisette of Northfield, MN,
Brittany Rueb of Minneapolis, MN;
Mother, Leone Reilein;
Grandchildren, Lucas Morisette, Emma Morisette, Alex Morisette and Cora Morisette;
Brother, Jim (Heather) Reilein;
Many other relatives and friends.
Deb is preceded in death by her Father, Clarence Reilein and her Grandparents.
Carol Riese says
This breaks my heart! I am so so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Zimmerman says
Chris and family, Jim and family, Leone;
I am so sorry to hear this. Carol and Deb and I had a few quilt “retreats” together which I thoroughly enjoyed. She and I also visited many times when we were both employed at HMC. Please accept my condolences, I will pray for you as you grieve.
Becky and Ted says
Leone, Chris and family, Jim and family
I am so sorry to hear this about Deb. I always enjoyed our visits altho they were too few. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Steve and Sandy Sturges says
Chris and family, we are so, so sad to hear this news. Love and prayers to all of you.
Steve and Sandy Sturges says
Chris and family, we are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending you loving thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Mathews Emery says
Chris, Danielle and Brittany,
Thinking of you all. Deb was an amazing person and a friend to all who knew her. It’s rare to meet someone who is so kind and also so much fun! I still remember babysitting for the Rueb girls when Brittany was just a baby (don’t tell anyone, but you were my favorite family to sit for). I will miss her very much.
Jennifer (Mathews) Emery
Deb and Scott Haapala says
Brittany,Chris, Danielle and family,We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful ,sweet Mom !! We are thinking of all of you at this sad time!
Heidi Bussler says
To Debs family,
I worked with Deb quite often when I did Habitat work a few years ago. Such a sweet, kind lady and I loved getting to know her over those few years. Take care in knowing that she is now at peace.
Nick and Debi Decker says
Chris, Brittany, Danielle and families,
Nick and I are so sorry to read of the passing of Deb. We had such fun conversations when she came into the salon. Deb was very humble and never wanted the attention on her. Just as she was the last 2 years, never talking about how she was feeling. May God guide you through this difficult journey.
Deb Kieper says
So very so to hear this sad news. I knew Deb in school and was hoping to touch base with her now that I’ve moved back to Hutch. She was such a nice person. My condolence to the family….sending Prayers.
Phyllis Mackinnon says
I just found out today! All day my heart has been so sad. She was such a hard worker, a go-getter, and so much fun to be around at Bath and Body Works! I loved running into her at Dunn Bros! My prayers are with her family, how she loved and enjoyed them all.
Jodi Drew says
Dear Chris and Family,
It was soooo very sad to hear of Deb’s passing! She loved her family, was kind to all, always wore a smile and was SO PROUD of her family! She will truly be missed!!!!!
Melissa (Missy) Skelton says
Chris and family, I am sorry to hear the loss your wife and mom. She will be greatly missed. I know she loved her family so dearly and loved to talk about being a grandma and how it was the best.
May all your wonderful memories live on. Prayers, hugs and love to you all!
Debb Dobberstein says
Chris,girls and family so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I have many happy memories with Deb being friends in high school ,working at Harris Pines and it was always so great to see her friendly smile where ever I would see her. May all your great memories give you some peace. And always know her love for you all will be with you everyday.
Jodi Drew says
Chris and family,
We are so very sad to hear of Deb’s passing. She loved life, always wore a smile, took time to “chat”, was so kind to others, and was SO VERY PROUD of her family. She will be missed! Hugs to you ALL!
The Schauers says
We are so sorry for your family’s loss!
Sara Campbell says
Brittany and family – I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you now and the hard days to come, take good care of yourselves.
Bill and Ruthann McGowan says
You are all in our prayers. Deb was a special Christian woman. Gone from us too soon but in Jesus arms in heaven.
Juli Neubarth says
Chris and family,
We were extremely saddened to hear of Deb’s passing. She was such a kind hearted person. Hugs to all.
(All three of our children had her for a teacher at Little Lambs)
Juli Neubarth
Amanda Kaldor (Radunz) says
My heart broke hearing of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Chris, Danielle, and Brittany. Your mom has a special place in my heart. It was with your mom and you, Danielle, that I have MANY fond memories of shopping and crafting when we were little. It was truly a blessing to know and be cared for by your mom. Blessings to you all.
Mary McRaith Vieyra says
So sorry to hear about Deb. She was so fun to talk with, and such a nice person. She was someone you wanted to spend time with.I knew her from school and I worked with her somewhere, I think Shopko, I worked many jobs also. So sad, thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. —- Mary McRaith Vieyra
Sharon Anglin says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Deb was a childhood friend and classmate. We shared many fun, fun times as children in their yard and walking to the corner store for treats. In my thoughts and prayers.– Sharon Anglin
Ronald Hahn says
Chris and family. So sorry for your loss. It was a great pleasure working with Deb. She more than brightened up our office. I won’t forget her big hug on our last day together. Thoughts and prayers with you.
Dea Van Kley says
I’m so very sorry Chris, Brittany and Danielle…..I have such fond memories of your mother in our neighborhood ?? Greta was pampered, as was our Bear by the girls 🙂
Delta Vankley says
Dear Chris, Brittany, Danielle and family…we have so many warm memories of your Mom and sweet Greta in our neighborhood ??. You have our sympathy. Dea, Mallary, Alicia and Wm Van Kley