Debra Lynne Wolff

Debra Lynne LaRoche Wolff, 55, of Waukee, Iowa passed away on September 27, 2022 with her loving husband at her side. Debra was born in Rapid City, SD on February 22, 1967 to Louie and Carolie LaRoche. Her step-dad was the late Phil Zacher.

Raised in Rapid City, Debra met the love of her life, Jason Wolff, while in the 3rd grade at Meadowbrook Elementary. They married on August 1, 1987 and recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. With Jason in the retail business, he and Debra lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas and most recently in Iowa. They were blessed with a child, Cameron Wolff, while in Tampa, Florida on October 21, 1998.

Before Cameron’s arrival, Debra and Jason traveled to Jamaica and cruised to Mexico. But the highlight of Debra’s life was enjoying time spent with Cameron, going to movies, perusing through bookstores, record stores and attending concerts together. Being a mom was a joyful and prideful experience for Debra. She also treasured spending her down time crocheting blankets for the children of her nieces and nephews.

Debra’s career spanned over 30 years in the medical field. She began as a Radiology Technician and ended up being a Health Physicist for the Iowa Department of Public Health. She loved helping people, assuring all that their environment was a safe and healthy place to work, but especially enjoyed the people she worked with.

Debra was preceded in death by her father, Louie LaRoche and her step-father, Phil Zacher. She leaves behind her husband, Jason Wolff; her child, Cameron Wolff; her mother, Carolie Zacher; two sisters, Diane Grimme (Bernie) and Donna Helmers (Dave); her brother, David LaRoche (Sue); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were of the highest importance to Debra, as well as the many dogs she and Jason raised. Their love of dogs was apparent to anyone who knew them.
The irony of our loss is that it creates opportunity for Debra’s reunion with others. We all feel comfort in knowing that Debra is now with other loved ones.

Celebrations of Debra’s life will take place in Iowa and South Dakota. The Iowa service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA and the South Dakota service at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Blvd. in Rapid City, SD.

Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League, 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 and online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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