Deborah Ann Knuth

Deborah Ann Knuth, 56, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on February 3, 1968.

Debbie was a 1986 graduate of Napoleon High School and was a member of the marching band. She went on to further her education at Ohio University where she earned a bachelor degree in Recreational Therapy and master degree at the University of Wisconsin. Debbie was very active in the community and was the past president of the Jaycees. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Debbie worked for the City of Bowling Green in the Parks and Recreation Department and was an instructor for BGSU. She loved animals and spending time with her friends and family. Debbie’s MS diagnosis nine year ago slowed her community involvement, but nothing could dampen her spirit.

She is survived by her mother, Lois Knuth; brothers, Nathan (Pam) Knuth, Philip (Katherine) Knuth, and Paul (Mary) Knuth; 12 nieces and nephews. Debbie was preceded in death by her brother Timothy Knuth and her nephew, Cole Knuth.

Friends and family will be received at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1075 Glenwood Avenue, Napoleon, on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 9:30 AM until the time of services at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (www.nationalmssociety.org), Bridge Hospice of Bowling Green Ohio, or St. Paul Lutheran Church of Napoleon Ohio. (https://www.stpaulnapoleon.org/). Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.