Debra L. Sidell

Debra L. Sidell, 61, of Fremont passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born on January 17, 1956 in Fremont to Richard and Roxanna (Polter) Smith.

In 1974, Debra graduated from Fremont Ross High School. She continued her education at BGSU where she received her Bachelors in Education in 1981. Debra worked for Sandusky County Board of D.D. as Special Olympics/ Recreation Coordinator. She was also the Co-Director for the Area 4 Special Olympics. Debra was a Volleyball official for OHSAA for 35 years and was also an instructor for the Red Cross for 35 years. She was a big supporter of the log cabin compound at the Sandusky County Fair. Debra’s life was devoted to her family and the relationships built in the community. In 2016, she received the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award.

Surviving is her son, Jason (Carrie) Sidell of Gibsonburg; grandson, Jim Sidell; mom, Roxanna Smith of Fremont; siblings, Lorrie Trusdle, Tami (Steve) Hottinger and Mary Jo (Kirk) Tranchita; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Dick.

Visitation will be held at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Friday, January 12, 2018, 11 a.m. where there will be an additional hour of visitation prior to the start of the service. Pastor Matthew Wheeler will officiate. Private burial will occur at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Riders Unlimited, Inc., Stein Hospice or the Special Olympics.