Deborah Dienst

Deborah (Debbie) Ann Dienst ,77 of rural Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday June 2, 2025.

Debbie was born April 23, 1948 to Norman S. Brammer, Sr. and Loretta Elaine (White) Brammer at the former Graham Hospital in Keokuk, IA. Debbie graduated from Clark County High School, with the Class of 1966. She furthered her education at Keokuk (Iowa) Community College and Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville, MO graduating with BS in Physical Education in 1970.

She was united in marriage to Henry W. Dienst on February 14, 1970 at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church and he survives. Debbie joined Henry in Tucson, AZ while he was stationed at the Davis-Monthan Air Force base. Upon their return to rural Alexandria, Debbie was busy supporting Henry on the Dienst farm and in being a stay-at-home mom to their three sons.

Debbie was a talented singer and known for her amazing rendition of The Lord’s Prayer. At a young age she took voice lessons with her older sister, Cheryl and cousin Janice. The three were well known for their three-part harmony. Debbie was always active in her church choirs wherever she attended. Debbie was very proud of her sons and encouraged and supported them in all of their sports and band activities. Shuttling them back and forth to practices, games, concerts, parades and more. Her support and encouragement continued with her grandchildren as they were her pride and joy. Debbie taught elementary physical education at Running Fox Elementary, retiring after teaching for more than 30 years.

A devoted follower of Christ, Debbie was very active in the life of the churches she attended, most recently the Southern Baptist Fellowship in Wayland, MO. We find comfort that she is now at peace in the arms of her savior.

Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, maternal grandparents Oma Ray and Evalenah Marie (Mayer) White, paternal grandparents John R. and Ruth Lea (Lonis) Brammer, her sister Cheryl Raye Brammer, her in-laws Floyd and Wilma Dienst and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Debbie is survived by her husband and her three sons and their wives: Russ (Julie) Dienst of Macomb, IL; Matt (Tassie) Dienst of O’Fallon, MO; Clayton (Kara) Dienst of rural Kahoka, MO. Her grandchildren: Darian Dienst; Noah Dienst; Alyssa Maples; Owen Maples; Henry Lucas Dienst; and Raylee Dienst. She is also survived by two siblings: brother N. Spencer (Janice) Brammer of Camdenton, MO; and sister Brenda (Neil) Derrick of Hannibal, MO. Her nieces and nephews: Seth (Kate) Brammer of Quincy, IL; Justin (Shelbi) Brammer of Camdenton, MO; and Josh Arnold of Columbia, MO. Debbie is also survived by her aunt,Doris White of Memphis, MO and numerous cousins and their families.

Funeral Services for Deborah “Debbie” Ann Dienst will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 am at Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home, Kahoka, MO, with burial at the Frazee Cemetery. Pastor Dan Steinbeck will officiate. Visitation with family present will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Memorials in memory of Deborah Dienst are suggested to the Northeast Missouri Hospice. You are invited to share your memories of Debbie and may leave a condolence at www.wilsontriplett.com.