Debra "Deb" K. Norem

LIVE STREAM SERVICE FOR DEBRA KAY NOREM

Debra Kay Norem (nee Kolbe) , 66 of West Chester, OH passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Mason, OH. Debra was born in Story County, Iowa to Duane and Shirley Kolbe.

Growing up in Iowa, Debra attended Hubbard High School and later married her high school sweetheart Joe Norem on February 9, 1974. She raised her family and timed it to graduate with an Information Technology degree and Psychology minor from Iowa State University when her youngest child graduated from high school. Deb was quickly recruited by Procter & Gamble to work as their global SPOC (Single Point of Contact) to troubleshoot and fix (or appoint others to resolve) software issues worldwide. She was a lifelong learner who like to explore and acquire knowledge. In addition to Deb’s detailed cross-stitching work, she was a very avid and talented sewing enthusiast able to create many beautiful blankets, quilts, and fashionable clothing. Deb enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and she was a unicorn-collecting aficionado.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Duane and Shirley Kolbe, and her sister, Teresa (Kolbe) Zimmerman.

Deb was the beloved wife of Joe A. Norem, devoted mother of Tony (Mary) Norem, Tanya (Adam) Hahn and Tresha (Kyle) Lewis, loving grandmother "Babo" to Michael Norem, Natasha (Max) Rebman, TJ Raske, Lane (Haley) Raske, Avery Hahn, Trei Lewis, and Kyra Lewis and great-grandmother of Collin, Lucas, and Nora Rebman. Deb is also survived by her siblings David Kolbe, Richard Kolbe, and Robert Kolbe, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, OH 45040 on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 5-7 PM. Funeral Service will be at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 AM. Livestreaming link will be available above obituary.

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