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Debra M. Jacobs

May 12, 1955 — March 11, 2025

Appleton

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Debra Margaret Jacobs (Behrent), age 69 of Appleton, WI passed away on March 11, 2025. She was born to Lawrence and Betty (Peters) Behrent on May 12, 1955 in Appleton, WI. Debra graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ‘73 and went on to work several jobs throughout her life, eventually retiring in 2013. Debra met the love of her life, Paul Jacobs, and they were married in January of 1984, recently celebrating 41 years together.

Debra was first and foremost committed to her family. Her own needs and everything else was secondary. She was a feisty woman who always got her way. Debra was quite the jokester and always had a witty response to everything. She enjoyed watching game shows and, before her health complications, she relished her trips to the cabin up north, fishing on the lake and taking in the beauty of nature. More than anything, though, Debra loved her husband and children and cherished every moment spent with them. She was so proud of everyone she helped to raise.

Debra will be deeply missed by her husband, Paul; her children, Jes (special friend Jen) and Sarah; her most beloved fur baby, Bubba; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives, and dear friends.

Debra is preceded in death by her parents; her parents-in-law; three brothers; one sister-in-law; one brother-in-law; and several other extended family members.

A funeral visitation will be held for Debra from 10 AM – 12 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Highland Memorial Park, Star of Hope Chapel, 3131 N. Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911 with a funeral service to follow at 12 PM. Debra will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the ASPCA in honor of Debra.

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Saturday, March 22, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Highland Memorial Park, Star of Hope Chapel

3131 North Richmond Street, Appleton, WI 54911

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Funeral Service

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Highland Memorial Park, Star of Hope Chapel

3131 North Richmond Street, Appleton, WI 54911

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Interment

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