Deborah `Deb` Wilson

Deborah “Deb” Wilson, age 77, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Sauk Prairie Hospital in Prairie du Sac.

Deb was born to Harry and June (Habish) Beetham on November 18, 1948, Madison. She graduated from Monona Grove High School, Class of 1966. Deb was united in marriage to Don Wilson on August 15, 1970, in Madison. For over 20 years, she worked as an executive secretary for Tri-State Breeders Cooperative. Deb was an avid reader and had a special passion for training dogs. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don; daughters, Angela (Doug) Crowley of DeForest and Laura (Doug) Johannessen, of Casper, Wyoming; grandchildren, Duncan and Quinn Crowley, Aida Freya, and Elska Johannessen; siblings, John (Tina) Beetham of Madison, Kent Beetham of Madison, Dean Beetham of California, Pam Beetham of Madison, Rhonda Beetham of Madison and Liesa (Dan) O’ Shaughnessy of Arizona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. 

Deb was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Melinda Schenck. 

A Memorial will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home.