Debra J. Grussing

April 9, 1962 • October 21, 2024

Debra J. Grussing, 62, of De Graff, died October 21, 2024, at her home in De Graff, Minnesota. Visitation was held Thursday, October 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Benson. Visitation continued Friday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Benson. The burial was in the Benson City Cemetery.
Debra Jean Grussing was born in Huron, South Dakota, April 9, 1962, the daughter of Betty (Sievert) and Ronald Thompson. She grew up in Woonsocket, South Dakota, and graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1980. Debra moved to Benson, Minnesota, in 1980.
July 29, 1983, Debra was united in marriage to Robert Grussing. This union was blessed with over 32 years of marriage, until Robert passed away in 2015, and three children: Amy, Terri, and Aaron. She worked at the Viking Café and Sandy’s Café for many years and as a home health aide.
Debra enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, fishing, and going to casinos. She was very close to her aunt Zettie and helped with taking care of her until her passing in 2021. She loved spending as much time as possible with family and friends. Debra had a close-knit group of girlfriends: Allie, Terri, Renee, and Ginger, who spent “girls’ weekends” and went on trips together. She loved her dogs Squishy and Squirt – they were her babies.
Debra was called from this life Monday, October 21, 2024, at her home in DeGraff, with her family by her side. She is survived by her children: Amy (John) Solem, Terri Grussing, and Aaron (Amanda) Grussing; three grandchildren: Connor Quigley, Jada MacLennan, and TaiAnna Stauffacher; two great-grandchildren: Violet Quigley and Natalie Quigley; siblings: Linda (Robbie) Stevenson, Susan Stunes, Daryl Thompson, and Donna (Walter) Bracha; many other relatives, and her close group of friends.
Debra was preceded in death by her husband Robert Grussing, parents Ronald and Betty Thompson, aunts and uncles.
Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson assisted the family with the arrangements.