OBITUARY Debra Louise Weirich, known to all as Debi, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on February 2, 2022, having reached the age of sixty-five years, four months and six days. Debi was born in St. Louis, MO on September 27, 1956, daughter of Robert James Pudiwitr and Wanda Lee Pudiwitr nee Gray. On May 16, 1980 she was united in marriage to Rickey Andrew Weirich, known to all as Rick, and two daughters came to bless this union. Debi is survived by her husband, Rick Weirich of St. Clair, MO; by her daughters, Jerica Ayers and husband, Jordan, of Overland Park, KS and Sara Myers and husband, James, of St. Clair, MO; by her mother, Wanda Pudiwitr of Union, MO; by her step-sons, Brian Chitwood of St. Clair, MO and Aaron Weirich of Salem, MO; by her sisters, Nancy Edgar of Marshfield, MO and Gail Anderson and husband, Ralph, of Villa Ridge, MO; by ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Debi was preceded in death by her father, Robert Pudiwitr. Debi was a Christian, having been raised in the Lutheran faith and believing in the Lord as her Savior. She made caring for her home and family her job in life and never tired of it. Debi was a member of both the VFW Auxiliary Post 2482 for fourty-two years and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 347 in St. Clair, MO for 35 years. She had a variety of interests throughout her life including tending to her flowers and plants, cooking, especially baking cakes, and listening to music. Debi loved to draw and paint and had an interest in Native American Art. When her girls were in school she was active in the school's PTA. She was very patriotic, loved eagles and especially loved her pet dogs. What meant most to her was time spent with and caring for her family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be forever cherished by them all. A kind and loving wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Pastor Charles Keith officiating. Interment was in Crestview Memorial Park in St. Clair. Memorials may be made to VFW Auxiliary Post 2482.