Debra Lenzmeier

Debra Lenzmeier, 72, of White Bear Lake, was tragically taken from us on March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her sister, Teri Vivani. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bob; children, Blair (Kari), Deni (Andy) Sanders, and Carissa (Mike) Futterer; grandchildren, Roma, Siena, Colby, Landon, Lukas, and Vivian; and siblings, Cherie (Dale) and Steve (Maureen).

Debi poured her whole heart and soul into everything she did. She worked at 3M for 35 years, moving from one position to another where the company and coworkers needed her. Debi earned her Six Sigma Master Black Belt and used that knowledge in her positions to lead various teams. After retirement, she kept busy with jobs that filled her time and heart as they allowed her to connect with people. Always with a smile on her face, the customers knew her and requested her by name. No matter what she did, she always gave her all. Debi was the backbone of the family. She provided endless acts of service and would find any excuse to bring her family together at the beautiful home she and Bob built. Even a simple Saturday visit would quickly be filled with a full planned menu of the favorite foods, snacks and drinks of those in attendance. Nobody could want for anything, because she was not only the best host, but the best gift givers in the world. She could think of what you needed, before you even knew you needed it. She also could remember you mentioning something you wanted in brief passing and, a few weeks later, it was at your door. Later in life Debi found one of the greatest loves and sources of joy in her grandchildren. She was the biggest cheerleader for her grandkids and would attend anything that they participated in- she never missed anything. Debi recently told her children that the song "Three Times a Lady" could be used to describe her, but three times is not enough to encompass how remarkable of a Lady she truly was. Her spirit, passion, and zeal will be deeply missed.

A celebration of her life will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Debra's name to Feed My Starving Children or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is preferred.