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Donna Dornfeld Obituary
Preceded in death by husbands Bob Nelson, Dean Dornfeld and loving partner Lowell Sweigard.
Donna is survived by her five children Jackie (Bob) Reed, Jean Nelson, David (Diane) Nelson, Jill (Greg Pitlick) Nelson, Jody (Rod Kniefel) Koetz; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Celebration of Donna's life will be held at the Forest Lake VFW Post 4210, 556 12th St. SW, Forest Lake, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1 to 4 PM. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
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