Debbi Sue Strait Schlotfelt, 55 of Cedar Rapids, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in her home.   Celebration of life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  A private family inurnment will be at a later date.  A continued Celebration will follow starting at 7 p.m. Friday, at Porky's Bar and Grill on 4617 J Street SW.

Debbi was born September 16, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of Gilbert and Marie (Hessemer) Tarr.  She was united in marriage to Jim "Skip" Schlotfelt in June of 1986.  Debbi worked at Bob Zimmerman Ford for the past 30 years.  Debbi and Skip spent time with friends, family and enjoyed life to the fullest.   She enjoyed gardening, working and making those around her happy.  Debbi will be greatly missed for her zest for life.

Debbi is survived by her husband Skip; her mother Marie Tarr of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters Lori (Stew) Baskin of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mari (Gary) Smith of Parker, Colorado; father-in-law James Schlotfelt of Cedar Rapids; brothers-in-law Rod Schlotfelt and Lonnie Schlotfelt both of Cedar Rapids and sister-in-law Joni Kern of Cedar Rapids; her nieces and nephews, and her loving animals Hays and Isky.

Debbi was preceded in death by her father Gilbert Tarr, who died April 2011 and her mother-in-law Ardella Schlotfelt.

Memorials may be directed to the family.