Deborah Schammel

Deborah Kay Schammel, 58, Rose Creek, died from bone cancer at her home on July 4, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was born September 21, 1951 in Austin to Corlos and Arlene (Wenzel) Hartwig. Debbie attended high school in Rose Creek and graduated from Mankato State College. Deborah married Robert (Rocky) William Schammel on September 23, 1973 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin. She was employed at the County Extension and County Corrections in Austin. She was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, a member of the choir and a Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of 2nd Edition, a 4H Cloverbud leader with 20 years of service and a 4H volunteer as well as a Master Gardener. Her hobbies included gardening, scrapbooking, singing, sewing and enjoying her two grandsons. Deb is survived by her husband Rocky, Rose Creek. Daughter, Sarah (Jeremy) Erickson, Puyallup, WA. Son, Scott (Annie) Schammel, Rose Creek. Grandchildren, Ethan Schammel and Jacob Erickson both one year old. Her mother and step father, Arlene (Bob) Borchard, Mansfield, SD. Brother, Ken (Becky) Hartwig, Rose Creek, MN. Sisters, Brenda (Roger) Heimgartner, Rushford, MN and Sherry (Gary) Ehret, Eagan, MN. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Irene Schammel, Rose Creek. Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Corlos Hartwig. Funeral services will be held 11 am on Friday, July 9, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Austin with Rev. Tom Ogilvie officiating. Friends may call from 4 - 8 pm on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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