1929
2012
Haessly, Donna
Donna M. Haessly age 82, of Wisconsin Rapids, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at her home.
At Donna's request a private Memorial Mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa. Rev. John Swing officiated. Condolences may be expressed at www.ritchayfuneralhome.com. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Nekoosa and sent to 3769 Cherry Tree Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406.
Donna was born December 10, 1929 in Wisconsin Rapids to Ralph and Anita (Korbitz) Schelvan. She married Arnold Haessly on October 21, 1950 in Wisconsin Rapids. He passed away October 29, 2004. Donna along with her husband, Arnold, owned and operated Haessly & Haessly, Inc. She was a devoted, loving wife and mother to her family.
She is survived by her five children, Arnie Haessly III of Wisconsin Rapids, James (Peggy) Haessly of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Jodi (Mike) Haessly-Anderson of Wisconsin Rapids, Dirk (Mary) Haessly of Wisconsin Rapids, and Jeff (Lisa) Haessly of Knowlton; seven grandchildren, Joshua (Amy), Nicole, Jordan (Rob), Morgan, Bailey, Sydney and Ryan; five great grandchildren, Rachael, Megan, Allyson, Ellie and Ian; and one brother, Kim (Jeanice) Schelvan of Bancroft
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers, Thomas and David Schelvan.
The Haessly family would like to thank all of Donna's caregivers and especially April, Jessie and Laura for their great care and friendship.
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hi arnie, jim, jody and dirk... i am so sorry to hear about your mom... she was always one of the kindest people i have ever known... my thoughts are with you.. love bev
beverly garber
December 15, 2012
To the Haessly Family, You guys had a wonderful mom. I had not seen her in recent years but always remember her as a loving person. God bless!
Dean Lewis
December 15, 2012
I am so sorry to learn that Donna has passed. She was a fantastic neighbor and I will miss her.
Dr. Sheila Bluhm
December 15, 2012
Im so sorry for your loss...God Bless your family
Priscilla
December 15, 2012
Arnie, Jim, Jodi, Dirk & Jeff,
So sorry to hear about your Mother's passing, she was fine lady and was married to great guy. We know God has a special place for her at home. She done well by you kids!
Dan & Shawn Joling
December 13, 2012
Sorry for your loss
Jeffrey Knoll
December 13, 2012
H aessly children
Am sorry for the great loss of your Mother who I have such fond memories of her as when she was Cramberry Queen way back in the fifties. She was so pretty andalways so friendly.
My prayers are for her and your family.
lois jacobs-Mansavagea
December 13, 2012
I'm very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers. God bless!
Pamela Johnson
December 13, 2012
Sincere Sympathy and Peace in the loss of your Mother. Thinking of you and prayers for all.
Skip & Marylou Boehm
December 13, 2012
We are sorry for your loss and know how much your Mother will be missed. Find comfort in knowing she is in heaven and at peace now.
Al & Cheryl Marth
December 13, 2012
So sorry for the loss of your mother.may God Help you thru this.God Bless your family.The Danny Jaecks family
December 13, 2012
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