Debra M. Osterman

A Private Graveside Service for Debra Osterman of Hancock will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock.

Debra Mae Osterman, daughter of Robert and Irene (Waletzko) Osterman, was born in Morris Minnesota, on September 18, 1956, minutes after her twin brother, David. They were baptized at the hospital on the day of their birth by Reverend Elton Hallauer. She was confirmed on May 24, 1970 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hancock by Reverend MT Bradtke. Debra was raised in Hancock where she attended school, graduating with the Hancock High School Class of 1974. After graduation, she completed 2 years of college.

Debra enlisted in the United States Army in April, 1977 and was discharged in June, 1983. Her work career includes time at Valu Ford in Morris, Riverview in Morris, a dairy farm near Litchfield and most recently worked from home for a Pipeline Company based out of California.

Debra died at her home in Hancock on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was 69 years old.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Irene and brothers, Donald and David.

The Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in care of the arrangements for Debra. Online condolences and memories can be posted on the funeral home’s website at www.pedersenfh.com.