Debra L. Archer, 61, of Brookings, died Monday, April 30, 2018.
Memorial services are at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Brookings. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Rude’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Debra Archer, the daughter of the Late Clyde and Geneva (Hawley) Archer, was born in Brookings on March 24, 1957.
Deb grew up on a farm near Estelline and attended school and graduated from Estelline High School in 1975. Deb attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. Upon graduating she began a long working career in Brookings.
She first worked for Langland Appliances, then at a couple of banks before starting her 32-year career at South Dakota State University, were she held various positions.
She retired in 2016 and enjoyed many hobbies of traveling, reading, cross stitching, crocheting and learned how to quilt.
She was an active and faithful member of First United Methodist Church, where she served on several committees and held multiple offices. She volunteered serving meals, singing and quilting. Deb also served on multiple community boards, including the library, GFWC and the Jaycees, where she served as president for one year.
Deb is survived by her sister, Myrna (Vic) Schamber, several cousins, two aunts, and a host of friends.
Deb was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gale and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com.
