She was the first-born child of Keith and Sylvia (Boe) Wikle. Later the family moved to Nebraska and eventually Bettendorf, IA in 1965.
Deborah passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2025. Per her wishes cremation will be done with no services. Inurnment will follow at Davenport Memorial Park, the Runge Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the family and condolences may be shared with the family at www.rungemortuary.com .
Deborah worked as a commercial painter before she met her partner of more than 30 years, Richard T. Omahen. Deb was an avid reader and had a house full of various collections.
Those left to honor her memory are her father, Keith, his wife Anne, brother Robert, her sister Julie Diane, her stepsister Julie Ann, her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother Sylvia, a brother Greg, and her longtime partner Richard Omahen.
