Donna M. Hildner
Frankenmuth, MI
Went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home; age 89 years. Donna Mae Block was born on September 20, 1934 in Saginaw, MI to the late Oscar and Celia Block. She was married to Ronald Hildner on September 16, 1977; he survives her. Donna graduated from CMU with her bachelor’s degree and MSU with her Masters. Donna was a teacher in the Birch Run schools and was a principal for 26 years at North Elementary. She was active in the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association for many years. Donna was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Birch Run and served on the Altar Guild for several years. She loved spending time with her family, especially up north at the Henderson Lake house. Together her and her husband Ron enjoyed wintering in Mesa, AZ for 30 years.
Surviving besides her husband Ron are daughter-in-law Phyllis (Horace) Allen of Birch Run, MI;
three stepsons Gregory (Bridget) Hildner of Vassar, MI, David Hildner of Frankenmuth, MI, and Erik (Casie) Hildner of Thompson’s Station, TN; grandchildren Christy Lyn (Nick) Pratt, Andrew, Alexander, and Adam Hildner, Jordan (Danny) Reinbold, Mason (Grant) Leach, Reese Hildner, Keegan (Hayley) Hildner, and Evan (fiancé Alexa) Hildner; great grandchildren Jacob, Rachel, Colin, Natalie, Kirk, Owen, Kade, Cole, Tate and Riley.
Donna was preceded in death by a son Kirk Adomeit, and sister Jo Anne (Rodger) Foster.
Funeral service will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 10995 Canada Rd. Birch Run. Rev. James Chinery will officiate with burial in Birch Run Township Cemetery. Donna’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Martin Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.
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