Debra L. Court, 73, passed away after a brief illness on April 30, 2025.
She was born July 8, 1951, to the late Vern and Violet (Buss) Hinz in Shawano.
Debby graduated from Bonduel High School in 1969, then went to Concordia University and graduated in 1973 with a teaching degree. She loved teaching and taught throughout her life, from piano lessons to English. Even though she retired, that did not stop her from correcting her family’s grammatical errors up until her last day.
Debby met her RFL (reason for living), Robert Court, at a softball game in 1972. After a two-year courtship, they married June 15, 1974. Together they raised their two sons on a farm in Black Creek.
Debby enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, music and reading, but her true passion was traveling with her RFL to Japan, Germany, Kenya, China, Hawaii and most states. She truly understood the meaning of community and volunteered countless hours with several civic groups, including American Legion Auxiliary Post 106 in Seymour, Emmanuel Lutheran Quilters, Seymour Library and Badger Girls State. Being of extremely strong faith, she was a lifelong member of a Lutheran Church and served in several church committees and councils, also as the Sunday School superintendent.
Debby found great pleasure making her 13 glorious grandchildren pillow cases, quilts and doll clothes.
She knew everyone from Bonduel to Appleton and halfway around the world. She always made friends wherever she went. Debby also enjoyed exploring her family genealogy and collection of family treasures.
Debby is survived by her husband, Robert, of 50 years, 10 months and 15 days; her two blessed sons, Jed (Kristie) and their children, Mathew, Jacob, Emma, Hannah, Noah, Alaina, Joelle, Naomi, Malachi and Asher, Jason (Jenni) and their children; Dallas, Aidan and Bryce; her siblings: Donna (Jack) Niles and Dianne (George Block) Hinz; mother-in-law, Elaine Court; sisters-in-law, Janet (Jeff) Lopas and Julie (Dean) Pues; many nieces and nephews; special family friends, Destiny Jones and Saara Rinne.
Debby was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Archie Court; and brother-in-law, James Court.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. and again Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 349 N. Main St., Seymour, with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating. The American Legion Auxiliary service will take place at 10:45 a.m.
Burial will take place after the service in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Debby’s memory to be given to her favorite causes are appreciated.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to Debby’s family at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Debra L. Court
