Deb Briese
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 1, 2017 @ 8:58 am In 2017,Obituaries | 29 Comments
Deb Briese, of Jordan, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 31, 2017 at the age of 63. A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Ross Martin, Troy Martin, Jay Martin, Ben Briese, Sam Briese and Scott Fenzloff will act as pallbearers. Jeff Fenzloff and Justin Benson will act as honorary pallbearers. Deb will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed by Deb’s family in her honor.
On September 22, 1953, Debra Kay Rubendall was born to parents Forrest and Elvira Rubendall. When Deb was only three years old, her father was killed in a tragic car accident. Although Deb never knew her father well, she was very close to her extended family and always valued the importance of family.
In school, Deb met a kind, young man named Mike Briese. Deb and Mike grew up together and were always friends. They began dating Deb’s freshman year of high school and quickly fell in love. Deb married her high school sweetheart at Immanuel Lutheran Church on June 13, 1970.
From that moment on, Deb was a dedicated homemaker and always put her family first. Mike’s work brought them to Jordan, MN where they settled to raise their family. Deb and Mike were blessed with four wonderful sons, Chad, Jeremey, Derik and Nathan. Deb was an excellent wife and mother; her life was centered around her husband and family, and she loved it.
When the boys were young, Deb coordinated numerous baseball and football activities. Her boys could always count on seeing their mom cheering them on from the stands. As a family, they enjoyed spending time at their campsite in Sauk Centre.
Once her boys were in school, Deb provided daycare for local families. She had a gentle spirit, and was a true blessing to many families in Jordan. Deb loved all the kids she cared for, and they loved her too.
As her boys began families of their own, Deb embraced her daughters-in-law with the same unconditional love she showed her boys. And when the grandkids came along, she was overjoyed! Deb was the best grandma to Cami, Josh, Myah, Eli, Jacob, Juella and Sam. Every Easter, Deb would gather all the grandkids together to prepare a homemade Bunny Cake. This quickly became a favorite tradition among the grandkids.
Deb was an excellent cook and baker. She hosted an annual Christmas baking party for the girls in the family. Deb was also known for her canning. She liked doing it, and her family certainly enjoyed the fruits of her labor. When Deb wasn’t taking care of her family, she was an active member of TOPS and a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan. She was also very involved with Mike’s activities during his time on the Jordan Fire Department.
Family was always the most important thing in Deb’s life. Deb was the foundation of their family, and she was at the center of everything they did. She especially loved getting the entire family together up at the campsite to spend weekends and holidays together floating around the lake on the pontoon just enjoying each other’s company. These were some of the happiest times in Deb’s life.
Deb was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and loving grandma. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Michael A. Briese; sons, Chad (Heather), Jeremey, Derik (Jessica Devine) and Nathan (Renee); grandchildren, Cameron Briese, Joshua Briese, Myah Briese, Elijah Briese, Jacob Mahto, Juella Mahto, Sam Mahto; sister, Linda (Steve) Martin. sister-in-law, Cindy Rubendall; other loving relatives and friends.
There to greet Deb home to Heaven are her parents, Forrest and Elvira Rubendall; siblings, Donna Fenzloff and Allan Rubendall.
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It’s going to be hard seeming how I have never met her. From the stories she is my great ant. Thanks for the support!
Briese Family, My sincere sympathy on your dear dear loss who will be so missed by all. All my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Briese Family, Our prayers are with you during this terrible loss to your family. Please let others help you as you will need that, and each other to heal.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! ❤️
To Chad and your family, we are so sad for you loss and letting you know that we at MREA are thinking about you and sending prayers your way for you and all of your family.
We extend our sympathies to the Briese family in the passing of this wonderful woman. She was a second mom to Rob and how he loved the years that he spent at her home. She truly loved the kids that she cared for and was happy, loving and totally devoted to them. Our favorite memory is the day that she laughingly reported that Mike had taught Rob how to spit!! :). She made a difference in so many lives and the ripple effect of this gentle, fun loving woman will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. We will miss her.
I’m so sorry for your families’ loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Mike, boys, daughters and grandkids,
So sorry to hear this news. Our prayers and sympathy to you all. Beautiful obituary. .it says so much about Deb and how you loved her. Take care of each other.
Mike and Family – Holding you in thought and prayer. With sympathy, your Conklin co-worker
Mike – my sympathy and prayers to all of you.
Renee and all the family… I wish for all of you the strength and courage to face the lose of your wife, mother and grandmother. I am sure there are many wonderful memories that you all have of the times together with her.. she will always be with you and help you in your every day activities, Just ask and she will be there. God bless you all and have faith…. Marian
We sorry to hear of the loss of a beautiful person.
She will truly be missed by all. May god give you peace
And comfort knowing she will be at peace in heaven.
Mike and family- Our deepest sympathy at your loss. May God give you peace and comfort and hold you close to His heart.
Pastor Bob and Karen
Scott and I are so sorry for your loss. Mike, I remember you as being a dedicated husband and father. Although, I never met Deb, she sounds like she was an amazing lady. Blessings and prayers to you and your family through this tough time. Stay strong.
Scott and I are so sorry for your loss. Mike, I remember you as being a dedicated husband and father. Although I never met Deb, she sounds like she was an amazing lady. Blessings and prayers to you and your family through this tough time. Stay strong.
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family close in my thoughts and prayers. Until you meet again
So sorry to hear of Deb but she did it her way and with GOD by her every step of the way. Prayers for the whole family.
Mike, I am so sorry to hear the news, my heart and prayers go out to you, the boys and everyone who knew and loved her.
We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life story, we know you will miss her. Our thoughts are with you.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Mike, I am so sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Offering our deepest sympathy Mike and boys.
Deb was a wonderful wife and mother. Our prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to learn that Deb has passed! She was such a sweet woman; I enjoyed seeing her in the office. I am comforted to think that she no longer suffers but I am so sorry for your loss!
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your wife. May all her wonderful memories help you through. Know that I am praying for you and your family.
Mike, on behalf of the New Prague Police Department we wish to express our condolences to you and you family in the loss of Deb. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Dear Briese Family,
We are so sad for your family after this loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From Jason, Kate, and Orion Wesenberg, your cul-de-sac neighbors across the street
Dear Mike and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss as a family. We have just learned today of Deb’s passing. May God comfort and surround all of you with His love, peace and blessed memories of a wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Sincere Condolences,
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Our prayers to your entire family during this difficult time. Deb’s love and support for her family will be missed on the sidelines.