Debra Sue Sauvageau, 74, of Spearfish, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home in Spearfish.

Debra was born on April 21, 1951, in Mobridge, SD, a daughter of Adolph and Marjorie (Harlan) Sulzle.  She grew up in Glenham, SD.  At a young age, the family moved to Lead, SD, here she attended Lead Public Schools, and graduated from Lead High School in 1969.

Following high school, Debra worked at various jobs in the Lead area.  She would eventually meet Omer Sauvageau, and the two were married in Carrollton, TX.  Debra and Omer moved from Texas to Albuquerque, NM where they made their home.  They never had any children but provided a loving home to many "Fur Babies".  Following Omer's death in 2022, Debra moved to Spearfish where she made her home until her death.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Marjorie, her husband, Omer, her sister, Karen Burns, two brothers-in- law, Ronald LaCroix and William Posch and her many Fur Babies.

Those left to mourn her passing are her three sisters: Sandra LaCroix of Lead, SD, Marlie (Donald) Abrahamson of Spearfish, SD, Jolene Posch of Kelso, WA and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com