Donna Kay Danzinger, age 79 of Durand, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, MO, with her family by her side.

Donna was born on June 4, 1940 to Glenn and Carole (Shaker) Stai. She grew up in the Eau Claire area and graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School. Donna married Bernard Danzinger on May 30, 1959. After marriage, they lived on the Danzinger family farm, where they farmed and raised their family.

Donna loved life. Her smile was so contagious. She was full of love, laughter, and kindness. Donna loved her kids and grandbabies unconditionally, and never met a stranger. She loved to do crafts, square dance, absolutely loved camping, and playing cards (as long as no one handed her a bad card.)

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bernard; her children, Steve (Rita) of Black River Falls, Jodie (Mike) Jernigan of Republic Mo., Mike of Durand, Tom of Menomonie, Jean (Don) Hughes of Spring Hill Fl.; Her grandchildren, Cortney, Shawn, Joe, Ryan, Patrick, Rachael, Michaela, Elaina, Tracie, Danielle, and Matt; 14 Great Grandchildren and one more on the way; one Great Great Grandchild;  one sister, Nancy Hovey; one brother, Brad (Deb) Stai. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Carole Stai, and one sister, Darlene Haskins.

She will truly be missed.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00AM Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand. Rev. Emmanuel Asamoah-Bekoe will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be 4:00PM – 8:00PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Patti Blount March 18, 2020, at 2:47pm

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Donna. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

2. Braeden Danzinger-Danielson March 4, 2020, at 4:20pm

   Rest in peace Aunt Donna. She can now resume her role with Delores in making sure Ralph, Jack, Walter & Jerry are not up to any mischief in their eternal card game.

3. Arlene Pittman March 4, 2020, at 4:51am

   My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Donna????????????????????

4. Patricia A Rosenberg March 3, 2020, at 10:40pm

   My sympathy and prayers to the Danzinger family!

5. Judy and John Parr March 3, 2020, at 1:39pm

   A very lovable person with a good heart. Hugs family

6. Danica Soha March 3, 2020, at 11:40am

   Deep sympathy for your loss Danzinger family.

7. Tim McMahon March 3, 2020, at 10:06am

   Very sorry to hear about Aunt Donna. I send my condolences. God Bless her and the family.

8. KRISTINE POLZER March 3, 2020, at 9:41am

   Our sympathy to Donna's family. I remember her from my family's grocery store, Slama's Superette many years ago. A very sweet lady.

9. Gary & Judi Bauer March 3, 2020, at 8:29am

   Our sympathy and prayers to Donna’s family

10. Cecelia Stencil March 3, 2020, at 6:48am

    Bernie,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to your heart. My prayers are with all of you.
    "Cricket"

11. Kathy Bauer March 2, 2020, at 6:59pm

    So sorry for your loss

12. Donna Karshbaum March 2, 2020, at 6:12pm

    Hugs and Prayers Sent to You and Your Family, God Bless You All !????

13. Denise A Maxwell March 2, 2020, at 5:05pm

    So sorry for your loss, heaven just got another angel, blessing to the family.

14. Walter Hovland March 2, 2020, at 3:58pm

    Miss her already - Such a caring and wonderful woman Was like my second Mom :( Prayers and Thoughts go out to the Family

15. Bob and Pat Cataract March 2, 2020, at 1:48pm

    My deepest sympathy to Bernie and family. Donna was a great woman and will be missed by many.

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