Deborah "Debb" A. Herr, 68, passed away August 10, 2023 at her residence. Debb was born September 24, 1954 in Bluffton to the late Millard and Julia (Burns) Herr. 

Debb was a 1972 graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Bluffton College. She worked for ODOT for over 36 years where she had been a union steward. Debb was a talented cellist for the Lima Symphony Orchestra for many years and also taught private lessons for cello. She was passionate about music and assisted with the Bluffton Schools music programs. Debb was a poll worker for the Allen County Board of Elections and enjoyed watching NFL football, especially the Baltimore Ravens. 

Survivors include two daughters, Brandee (Mike) Wallace of Newburgh, Indiana, Tiffany Pearson of Bluffton; four grandchildren, Arielle O'Neal, Zavier O'Neal, Brenden White, Payton White; two sisters, Dorothy (Mel) Gingrich of Bluffton, Jane (Ray) Yoder of Louisville, Kentucky and a brother, Steven Herr of Harrod.

Debb's Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 p.m., September 23, 2023 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton with William Herr officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bluffton Public Schools Music Program.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/