Donna M. Holtorf 1937-2016

HOLTORF

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 12/21/2024 at 22:40:55

Donna M. Holtorf
(January 26, 1937 - April 21, 2016)

Donna M. Holtorf - age 79, of Pomeroy, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at her home in Pomeroy, Iowa. Donna Mae Zehr daughter of Edwin and Lula (Zecker) Zehr was born January 26, 1937, at Manson, Iowa. Donna was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Manson. She graduated from Manson High School with the class of 1955. On February 3, 1957, she was united in marriage to Darrel Holtorf at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Manson. The couple settled near Pomeroy where they farmed and raised their family. Donna was a homemaker when raising her children. She went to work when her children were raised. She worked at the Pomeroy Nursing Home, Pomeroy School as a cook, Knight's Delight Restaurant and a Mary Kay consultant for many years. Darrel passed away in 2010 and Donna continued to reside in Pomeroy.
Donna was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She loved playing cards, attending card clubs and was active in her ladies aid at church. Donna loved sports, she became an avid Iowa State fan and Broncos fan. She especially loved her grandchildren, following their activities and spending time with them. Survivors include her children, Roger (Deb) Holtorf of Pomeroy; Rhonda (fiancée Dan Roese) Holtapp of Pomeroy; Judy (Tim) Hess of Fonda; Joleen Stogdill of Norwalk; Marlyn (Julie) Holtorf of Pomeroy; and Mary (Jamie) Tauber of Fonda; twenty grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Pauline Puhrman of Havelock; brothers-in-law, Ronald Ramthun of Manson and Dick Kirchoff of LeMars.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrel; mother-in-law and father-in-law; sister Charlene Ramthun; granddaughter, Anne Holtorf Birt and grandson, Nick Holtapp. Copyright Lampe & Powers Funeral Home, (712) 464-7665, www.powersfh.net