Age 61, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Adrian, Michigan. She was born January 4, 1953 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur C. & Dorothy (Pucak) Paul.
Debbie was a graduate of CHS Class of 1971. With her husband, she ran Russ's Sewer Service, and later Yankee Environmental. Debbie then worked at Pittsfield Elementary School in Ann Arbor in Food Service.
On November 6, 1982, she married Russell Schroen at Dexter Gospel Church, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Susanne M. (Erv Claxton) Kopka of Adrian; three brothers, Arthur Jr. (Sherry) Paul of Lansing, William (Beverly) Paul and Douglas (Kelly) Paul, both of Chelsea; one sister, Laura (Mark) Raymond of Mason; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her son, Lee Kopka on April 25, 1976, her father, Arthur, in 2002, her mother, Dorothy, in 2009; a brother, Edward H. in 1985; and a sister, Mary Lou Sweeny in 1988.
A memorial service was held Saturday March 29, 2:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Rev. Ann Salyer officiating. The family received friends Saturday before the service from 1-2:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice, 730 Riverside Ave, Adrian, MI 49221, Dexter Gospel Church, 2253 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130, or Lenawee Humane Society, 705 W. Beecher St, Adrian, MI 49221.
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