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Debra Gatchell Obituary

Debra Gatchell

Debra Gatchell, 71, of Findlay, died Aug 31, 2025, CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, is assisting family with arrangements.

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Published by The Courier on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Linda Mangett

Yesterday

Deb was one of the Best. She will be greatly missed.

Deborah Sausser

September 2, 2025

Deb was a good friend and a very special person.
We shared some very good times together and she will be very missed. Deborah Sausser

Christin

September 2, 2025

The boys the boys though!!! Well Deb was a one of a kind lady! We would sit and talk about well everything lol and not once did she ever complain:) she was so very kind. She even offered to be my daughters honorary grandma See ya later Debby doo, thanks for being there for us

Heather Kahle

September 2, 2025

My husband and I had the privilege of working alongside Deb while at BVH. Deb was not just a coworker, but a true friend. Deb had a way of bringing light into the workplace, whether it was through her sense of humor, willingness to help, or simply the kindness she showed to everyone around. Deb, you will be missed

Alexis Keith

September 2, 2025

I´ve known Deb my whole life, she was my grandma Nancy´s best friend, Deb and gma fought like sister and it made my friends and I giggle, I remember when I was younger and we´d go to the fairs and when gma would tell me no Deb would get me whatever I wanted, I´m 24 now, I´ve grown up and took care of Deb the last couple years, anything Deb needed I was over there helping, if they needed yard work done I´d bring all my guy friends over and Deb would flirt with them and that´s all they´ve been talking about since I told them she passed. Deb brought a joy to all of our lives, she knew every gory detail about my life she was the person I went and vented to when someone would make me mad. Her and gma were my little gossip circle. I love you Debby doo thank you for loving me the way you did & thank you for being in my life

Stephenie Miles

September 2, 2025

Deb trained me as secretary at BVH. We used to joke around and laugh. When my husband John passed away Deb was there with a big hug. She was always full of laughter and loved by many. RIP my dear friend

Deb Racheter (Shearer)

September 2, 2025

Colleen, Cathy and family,
Grief can be so hard, but our memories help us cope. Deb always had a smile and a laugh that made you laugh with her. I have many fond memories of Deb and Cathy growing up.
Deb was waiting for me when I got off the elevator at the hospital when Mike passed away with a hug that meant so much. I loved seeing her at 50 North with Colleen, still with that big smile and wonderful laugh.
She is in Heaven now with Dave and other loved ones.
Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sending hugs and prayers
Deb

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