She was born July 1, 1953 in Algona, IA, where she spent her childhood. She moved to West Des Moines, IA after her sophomore year in high school and graduated in 1971 from Valley High School. She then moved to Davenport. Debbie worked for many years as a legal assistant for various lawyers in the Davenport area.
Besides her family, she was a lover of animals, especially dogs. Debbie cared for and provided a home and love for numerous dogs throughout her life. She will be remembered as a compassionate person that loved her family and pets, and will be dearly missed by all.
Debbie is survived by the center of her world for the past nine years, her dear granddaughter, Jaci. She is also survived by her former husband and longtime friend, Randy Wuerzberger, and by her mother, Bettie Bennett, her brothers Bruce (Debbie) Bennett, and Ed Bennett, by her loving nieces and nephews and by her friend Marlee Porter and her family.
Debbie joins her beloved daughter Allison who preceded her in death in 2018. She was also preceded in death by her father, Robert (Bob) Bennett.
A family memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be directed to Randy Wuerzberger, 5808 Hillandale Rd. Davenport, IA 52806, for a Trust Fund for their granddaughter, Jaci.
