Donna Janet Schoenenberger was born on November 17, 1934 in Westbrook, Minnesota to the late Herbert and Lillian (Janda) Rupp. She received her education in the Westbrook Public Schools; graduating in the Class of 1952.
On September 24, 1952, Donna was united in marriage to Donald Schoenenberger in Westbrook, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with nine children, Dennis, Denise, Debra, David, Duane, Darl, Doreen, Daniel, and Diana. Through the years, Donna and Donald lived in Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Orde, California; Frankfurt, Germany; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Jeffers, Minnesota; Orleans, France; Granit City, Illinois; Fort Richardson, Alaska before Donald and Donna made their home in Windom after Donald retired from the United States Army in 1972. Donna spent forty-seven years working and volunteering for the DAC in Windom.
Donna passed away unexpectedly at her home in Windom on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 84 years.
She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom. Donna also was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts of America, a member of TOPS, a Girl Scout Leader and a member of the Windom VFW. Donna enjoyed spending time with Betty and Lenny Thiner and enjoyed the little kids at Evonne Peterson's daycare.
Donna is survived by seven children, Debra (Randy) Gergen of Granville, IA; David (Margaret) Schoenenberger of Billings, MT; Duane (Veronica) Schoenenberger of Westfield, IN; Darl (Pam) Schoenenberger of Eagan; Doreen (Jeff) Benson of Hermosa, SD; Daniel (Debra) Schoenenberger of Windom; and Diana (Greg) Eide of Richfield; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary (Steve) Larson of Mankato; sister-in-law, Alma Rupp of Eagan; Shirley Schoenenberger of Windom; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents; son, Dennis Schoenenberger; daughter, Denise Schoenenberger; brother, Alan Rupp; and brother-in-law, Melvin Schoenenberger.
Blessed be the memory of Donna J. Schoenenberger.