Desiree Lynne Pampuch, affectionately known as Desi, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 59.

Born on January 15, 1965, to Ann and Victor Reeder, Desi was the youngest among her six siblings. She married Timothy James Pampuch on October 22, 1994. Desi dedicated 35 years of her life to education, earning recognition as the district teacher of the year twice. She was a beloved special education teacher who cherished each of her students as if they were her own.

Outside of her career, Desi found joy in playing pickleball and water volleyball with her neighbors, visiting friends in North Carolina, and hiking with her daughter Mariah. She took immense pride in her son Victor's accomplishments, especially his achievements in shotput for Southern Utah University. Desi was eagerly anticipating teaching alongside her son at Woodbury Middle School.

Desi is survived by her children Mariah Pampuch of Baltimore, MD, and Victor Pampuch of Las Vegas, NV, as well as siblings Vicki Oboikovitz, Mike Reeder, Eric Reeder, and Steven Reeder. She was predeceased by her parents, Victor and Ann Reeder, her husband Tim Pampuch, and her brother Jeffrey Reeder.

In accordance with Desi's wishes, there will be no services following her passing. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all hospital and hospice staff who provided comfort and care during Desi's final weeks.