May 7, 1954 – November 14, 2024
Celebration of Life services for Debra Wendt-Saintsing, 70, of Mobridge were held November 18, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Mobridge. Inurnment was at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Debra passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.
Debi was born on May 7, 1954, to William and Pauline (Wessel) Wendt at Lowe Hospital in Mobridge. She was born into a family noted for a strong work ethic, firm Christian values, and strong family ties.
While in middle school, her family moved to an acreage east of Mobridge. It was there that Debi developed her lifelong love of horses. She and her father spent endless hours in the pasture caring for her favorite horse.
By the time Debi reached high school, she was already over 6 feet tall. Knowing that ready-made clothes were not an option for her, under her mother’s tutelage she became an expert seamstress. Over her lifetime she created beautiful clothing, coats, and even shirts for her future husband, Lanny.
After graduation from Mobridge High School, Debi worked with MDU as a meter reader. After she was married to Lanny Saint-Sing she worked as a credit consultant in High Point, NC.
In later years, Debi and Lanny returned home to Mobridge to be closer to family and friends. Deb was an accomplished seamstress, and gifted photographer. She is remembered for her pink snowsuits worn as she walked the streets of Mobridge reading meters, and for her faith, her bright optimism, friendly words, lovely smile, her great love and care for animals.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard and numerous aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, Lanny; sister Cheryl (Byron) Perrine; sister-in-law Peggy Wendt; nephews William (Karyn) Perrine, Mark Wendt, and Darin Wendt; nieces Sarah (Reggie) Perrine Chondra and Amanda Wendt, great-nephew Ryan Perrine; and great-nieces Prairie, Naomi and Caitlin Wendt.