Deborah Ruth Budwit

June 23, 1955 - October 4, 2020

ADDISON – Deborah Ruth Budwit, 65 of Addison passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at her home under the loving care of her family. She was born June 23, 1955, in Adrian, to Cecil and Margaret (Heldt) Sentle. Deb graduated from Adrian High School and went on to obtain her Bachelors’ in Business Administration from Siena Heights College. On August 4, 1980, Deb married Joseph Alan Budwit and they shared 40 wonderful years together. Deb cared tremendously for her family and her infectious smile and personality were a delight to be around. She was the assistant to the Superintendent of Lenawee Intermediate School District for many years. Deb and Joe were members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Brooklyn and golfed in the couples league at Devil’s Lake. Deb even enjoyed bowling in her earlier years. She is survived by her husband, Joe; daughter, Kristi (Jason) Collins of Grafton, New Hampshire; and sister, Susan (Joe) Hudson. Deb was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, David and Steven Sentle and Janet Pickell. Funeral services for Deb will be on Friday, October 9, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian with Rev. William Roper officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 8, 2020, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Following the Governor’s executive order, all attendees are required to wear a proper face covering, with the exception of those under the age of five years old or those who cannot medically tolerate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.