Deborah Leah Pepple, 68, of Columbia City, died at 3:17 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home.

Born January 17, 1953, in Allen County, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Dwight E. and Edith Joan (Baumgartner) Brown. Growing up in the Fort Wayne area she graduated from South Side High School in 1971.

On June 21, 1972 Deb was married to David M. Pepple. David died December 24, 1993.

From 1973 to 2013 she worked at North American Van Lines as a dispatcher.

Deb enjoyed sewing and crafts and she liked bowling.  She played Euchre with a group of her friends on a regular basis.

Surviving is her son, Ron (Renee) Pepple; grandson, Andrew Pepple, both of Columbia City and a sister Kimberly Brown of Bradenton, Florida.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Brown

At Deb's request, there will be no service. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.