Debbie Hessler Memorial Scholarship

This memorial scholarship was founded in 2019 by Bob Hessler in memory of his wife, Debbie, when she passed away in after a courageous battle with multiple health conditions.

Debbie was born to Carl and Dorothy (Buxbaum) Nuss in Scottsbluff, NE on January 23, 1954.  She was the oldest of three girls.  The family relocated to Sterling, CO where Debbie graduated from Sterling High School and Northeastern Junior College.  Besides spending time with her family and friends, Debbie had a passion for ministry, reading, working out, scrapbooking/crafts and volunteering.

Debbie spent countless hours supporting families through difficult times as a lay pastor assistant at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.  She had a bright and energetic personality and was known for her ability to sense when people needed her help.

Bob and Debbie were together 43 loving years. They had two children and four grandchildren.

The scholarship is designated to assist a single parent at Northeastern who has declared a major in nursing or another health science program.