Deborah A. Loiselle

MADISON  
LOISELLE, DEBORAH A. "Debbie"  
Deborah A. (Debbie) Loiselle, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2009, with Stuart Seffern, her lifelong partner in a tragic airplane accident.   She was born on March 12, 1956, to Harold and Betty (Bambrough) Loiselle.   She grew up in Madison and graduated from West High School.   She attended Madison Area Technical College and earned a degree in Commercial Art.     Debbie met Stuart Seffern while he was attending college and the couple had been together for over 30 years.   They enjoyed traveling, hosting annual pool parties, and spending time with family and friends.   Both were loyal Badger fans   rarely missing a home football game and also   traveled to several Bowl Games.   They were also active in the Burr Oaks Neighborhood Association in hopes of improving their Southside neighborhood.   Debbie spent much of her career in state government in the Assembly Sergeant at Arms office at the State Capitol.   Debbie was an avid bicyclist who biked to work through rain, sleet, and snow.   She was a talented artist and...[more]

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e creator of "Martin" the bird.   In recent years Debbie's passion was fitness.   She loved to work out at the gym and was a committed health nut. She was well-known for her yearly appearances as the Easter Bunny.     Debbie will be missed by her sister, Barbara (Richard) Johnson of Spring Green; special nieces, Sandra (James) Rohweder of Reedsburg, Marcie (Aaron) Bindl of Columbus, and Rhonda (Ricky) Fradette of Spring Green; five great nieces , Natalie, Allison and Julia Rohweder, Hannah and Paige Bindl and two great nephews , Dylan and Drew Fradette, all referred to fondly as "the greats;" several cousins, and many friends.     Debbie was preceded in death by her mother and best friend, Betty Loiselle in May 2007; her father Harold Loiselle in November 1967; her maternal and fraternal grandparents; as well as an aunt and uncles.   Debbie will be remembered for her optimism, sense of humor, artistic talent, love of family and friends, free spirit, and passion for life.   She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.   A celebration of Deb's life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 10 at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME where friends may call from 11:00 am until time of service.  Reverend Douglas Larson-Sell will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials in Debbie's name.  
"When you're lonely, I wish you love. When you're down, I wish you joy. When you're troubled, I wish you peace. When things are complicated, I wish you simple beauty. When things are chaotic, I wish you inner silence. When things look empty, I wish you hope." Author unknown
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