Debra "Deb" Marie Oberreuter

Debra “Deb” Oberreuter, 68, of Sioux City, IA, passed away September 4, 2026. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Deb was born on November 8, 1957 in Sioux City, IA to Jack and Thelma (Motts) Oberreuter. She graduated in 1976 from Maple Valley High School in Mapleton, IA. She was united in marriage to Antonio “Tony” Medina on April 16, 2021 and they were together for over 40 years. Deb worked at Palmer Candy for over 35 years; she joined Palmer in 1986, becoming a supervisor in 2006. Deb retired from Palmer Candy in 2021. Prior to Palmer Candy, Deb worked for Godfather’s Pizza restaurants as a manager for 7 years. Together Deb and Tony had a very fun, joyful and loving life. Deb had a very unique, uplifting spirit and positive attitude. That was contagious for the people around her. She had an unbelievable gift for conversation and laughter. She was an incredibly detailed and organized person. Deb and Tony enjoyed camping and going to Little Sioux Park Cabins, in Correctionville, every summer with the family. She was a great cook and talented home decorator. She regularly did numerous arts & crafts with painting being one of her favorites. Deb was a homebody who was happiest being around her family. She couldn’t wait for the next holiday. She just loved the holidays with family, laughs and food. Christmas, of course being her favorite. She will be greatly missed

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Tony Medina; brother, Tom Oberreuter of Danbury, IA; and cousin, John L. Motts, of Bellevue, NE; and many other cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Jack.