Donna Mae Meyer (1940-2020)

MEYER, LEWIS, DAVIS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/13/2020 at 23:44:50

Donna Mae Meyer, 80, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Private family services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 20, at Linwood Cemetery and will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook Page. A Celebration of Life to take place at First Presbyterian Church Dubuque at a future date.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com .

Donna was born June 30, 1940 in Dubuque, the daughter of Edward and Vivian (Lewis) Davis. She married Russell T. Meyer in 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1993.

Donna was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother, playing a principal role in raising many of her grandchildren. Donna worked for the Rich and Sue Whitty family for many years as caretaker to Justin and Nathan, she loved the boys like her own grandchildren. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and going to lunch with her friends.

Donna is survived by her children, Greg (Nikkii) Meyer of North Carolina, Daniel Meyer (Elise) of Green Bay, WI, Laura Henderson of Pleasant Hill, Diane Heiken of Dubuque, and Michael (Nancy) Meyer of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren, Brittany, James, Shana, Mason, Sam, Kama, and Sylvie Meyer, Jessica Brassfield and Dylan Henderson, Hunter, Naomi, Elias, and Jonah Brehm; 6 great grandchildren, Amariah, Avayah, Carter, Daniel, Aliza, and Brooklyn. In addition to her husband,

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and George Davis; and her sisters, Ruth Griesinger and Arlene Wilbricht.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, or Cozy Corner.