Donna L. Sauter
1958 - 2020
Donna L. Sauter
1958 - 2020
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1958
DIED
2020
Donna Sauter Obituary
Menasha - Donna L. Sauter, nee Dahlke, age 61, passed away at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born September 15, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of Roman and Doris (Rosine) Dahlke.
Donna graduated from Mosinee High School in 1976. She attended Northcentral Technical College and earned her Nursing Assistant certificate and was employed with St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. This is where she met John Sauter as a patient. They were married on September 9, 1978 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Halder, WI.
Donna and John moved to Appleton after their marriage. She was employed with Accurate Converters and then Vande Walle's Candies before retiring so she could baby sit for her grandchildren. Donna enjoyed helping everyone she met: baking bread, cookies and pies for bake sales at St. Joseph's Church and for friends and neighbors. Donna was a 40+ year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton where she helped with many of their groups and with Bingo nights.
Donna is survived by her husband, John; four sons: Roman Sauter, Tim (Angela) Sauter, Chris (Christina King) Sauter, Steven (Abigail) Sauter; nine grandchildren: William, Caden, Isabella, Lucas, Emelia, Peter, Sebastian, Montgomery and Sullivan; her parents, Roman and Doris Dahlke and siblings Diane (Tony) Kaiser, Dorene (Doug) Nash and Roy Dahlke.
Donna was preceded in death by their infant child who she is now holding for the first time; her father and mother-in-law, Jerome and Rose Sauter; and nephew, Lucas Kaiser.
A private family funeral will take place and burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Eau Pleine, WI. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers a memorial for Donna is being established with St. Joseph Parish.
Westgor Funeral Home
1140 Appleton Rd. Menasha (920) 720-0314
Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
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Heather (Golden) Heide
April 6, 2020
So very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this hard time.
Denice Golden
April 5, 2020
I am so sorry to here about your wife and mother I will keep you in my prayers.
Tom and Fran MacDonald
March 31, 2020
Prayers and our deep condolences to your family. Donna was a beautiful soul. May her memory be eternal.
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Tess VandeWalle
March 29, 2020
What an incredibly wonderful soul Donna was! Kind-hearted and genuinely good. I loved working with her! She is cherished. My heart felt sympathy
Liz Landerman
March 29, 2020
I am so very, very sorry for your family's loss, tragic and heartbreaking. Peace and love- Liz Landerman
Lisa Volkman
March 29, 2020
Awe....such a beautiful woman. We are shocked. We are so sorry for your families loss. Please know you are all in our hearts during this terrible time. Vickie and Lisa Verhyen...Joe's daughters
Tom and Becky Thiel
March 29, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Donnas passing. Please know that our most heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to your entire family.
Marty Graf
March 29, 2020
John, boys and families. I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Offering my prayers and thoughts as you travel uncharted water. My fondest memory of Donna is her chocolate chip cookies. The best. You were very good to me: comforting me in my time of grief, including me in family gatherings. I will never forget your kindness. My wish for you in the coming days and months is peace and healing.
Paula Christiansen
March 29, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike & Janie Martin
March 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss, John. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob Wittman
March 28, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Thanks for your support of activities at St Joesph s parish
Patricia Stlouis
March 28, 2020
Condolences Roman. Your friend Patricia Stlouis, Jon's mom
John Van Stippen
March 28, 2020
Dear John and family. We are so sad to hear of Donna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you family.
Carol Baumann
March 28, 2020
John and family, Roman and Doris and family. So sorry for your loss. We will miss that smile.
Bonnie Wadie
March 27, 2020
John and family. So sorry for the passing of Donna. Just had a nice conversation with her on Sunday . She was such a good friend to my Mom and Dad . They so much loved seeing Donna and John raise their beautiful family. Donna was always their to help. I always have appreciated the care she gave to my Dad. Donna so much liked coming over to my parents and enjoyed have a nice talk. We were so much looking forward to being her neighbor. Rest In Peace Donna. Im sure God and all your relatives greeted you with open arms. Bonnie and Dan Wadie
Ann Ehster
March 27, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I always admired Donna and Diane playing the organ for mass when we were young! God bless you and his peace during this time.
Joan Wetterau
March 27, 2020
John and family,
You have my heartfelt sympathies. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Hugs
Jen Dahlke-Garman
March 27, 2020
So many sweet memories of Donna! We were in 4-H together. Stayed overnite. Went to St Roberts. She is too young but I am so glad she had a full and beautiful life. ❤
Tony, Becky & Tristan Wirkus
March 27, 2020
Very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Sending prayers and sympathy.
Ann Ritchie
March 27, 2020
Thanks for all the happy memories! Rest In Peace my friend! Thoughts and prayers to John and family! She will be greatly missed!
Steve and Deb Depner
March 27, 2020
John and family we want you to know that your all in our thoughts and prayers during these tuff times. God Bless you all
Debbie Depner
March 27, 2020
Very sorry for your loss of Donna to you all... You are in are thoughts and prayers...
During this difficult time... Our hearts are heavy... God bless your family!!!!
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