Deborah R. Tetzlaff

Deborah Rae Tetzlaff, age 74 of Arena, Wis., passed away on Oct. 26, 2026. Deb was born in Wausau, Wis., on March 26, 1952, to the late Wallace and Dorothy (Bielke) Nimz.

She received her home economics teaching degree from UW Stevens Point and married Dale Tetzlaff in 1974. She taught in Cambridge, Wis. until starting a family. After her children were school age, she pursued an associate degree in computer programing from MATC and worked for the Wisconsin DOT until early retirement. In retirement she sewed, quilted and knitted, donating most of her work to her grandchildren as well as local hospitals, schools and food banks.

Deb is survived by her husband, Dale; daughter, Renee (Dan) McDermott; son, Greg; aunt, Judy Carroll; five grandchildren; a nephew; niece; and cousin.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, David; two aunts; and two cousins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE LIVING CHRIST, 110 N Gammon Road, Madison, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at noon. Deb will be interred immediately following in the columbarium at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Lutheran Church of the Living Christ-Shepherd Fund.

The family would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare staff and the memory caregiving staff at Milestone Senior Living for their loving care during her last 3 years.

All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services of Madison is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.866allfaiths.com.