Debra S. "Debi" Farrey

Benton, Wisconsin Debra S. “Debi” Farrey, 63, of Benton, Wisconsin, died Sunday, April 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. Richard Cook officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on the funeral home page. A public visitation for friends will be held from 1-4:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family requests you utilize masks during the duration of your visit and that you practice social distancing. Debi was born on May 8, 1957, in Wabasha, Minnesota, the daughter of Lyle and Ethel (La Pean) Richardson. She graduated in 1976 from Western Dubuque High School in Iowa. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Dan, while he was playing in the band in Bernard, Iowa. Debi asked him for his drumsticks and that is when their lives changed forever. Debi and Dan married on June 18, 1977 at St. Patrick’s Church in Benton, Wisconsin. They welcomed two daughters, Lisa and Sara. Debi was Dan’s biggest supporter while he coached basketball in Benton and continued to play in the band for many years. She also attended every sporting event, school function, or life event for each of her daughters. She was their biggest cheerleader even if she didn’t have a full understanding of the sport. She was always willing and able to help where needed. She did everything from helping with the concession stands at sporting events to chaperoning class trips even if her daughters weren’t in that class. Her contagious laughter along with a free spirited attitude made her such a joy to be around. Debi was blessed with three grandsons whom she cherished and adored. They could do no wrong in her eyes. She always looked forward to her witty and sarcastic conversations with her sons-in-law. She really just enjoyed each and every moment with all of them. She was so proud to be a Farrey Godmother to her nieces, Jeni and Katie, as well as her grandson, Alex. Debi was employed for many years at both Target in Dubuque, IA, and Lands' End in Dodgeville, WI. Her most enjoyable jobs were doing in home daycare and working at Friendly Frogs Child Care in Platteville, WI. She loved babies, so working as a teacher in the baby room brought her so much joy, day in and day out. In her spare time, Debi enjoyed camping, crafting and dancing the night away. She also spent numerous hours having a good ol’ time with all of her brothers and sisters on the Little Lyles’ Group Chat. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Farrey, Benton; two daughters, Lisa (Mervin) Nagle, Montello, WI, and Sara (James) Phelps, Colesburg, IA; three grandsons, Jason Garski, Hunter Phelps, and Alex Phelps; her mother, Ethel Richardson, Eau Claire, WI; three sisters, Dianna (Steve) Brantner, Mondovi, WI, Cheryl Alme Bysong, Pepin, WI, and Suellen (Brad) Goering, Franklin, TN; three brothers, Michael (Maureen) Richardson, Blaine, MN, Mark (Julie) Richardson, Clinton, IA, and Scott (Dawn) Richardson, Twin Falls, ID; mother-in-law, Gladys Farrey; sister-in-law, Susan Farrey; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and Bill Bastian, all of Benton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Richardson; a sister, Melissa Richardson; a brother, Milan Richardson; father-in-law, Dale Farrey; and friends, Eileen and Bernie O’Connell. We would like to thank all the staff at MercyOne Dubuque, especially Dr. Holm and the oncology nurses for all their many efforts over the last three and a half years. Also a special thanks to Dr. Kristy Willis at Medical Associates in Cuba City, as well as the Benton First Responders and Hazel Green EMS. Cards may be sent to 244 Gibson St., Benton, WI, 53803.