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Born on March 16, 1943, in Madelia Village, Watonwan County, Minnesota, Donna was the daughter of Lyle and Rachel (Graham) Reisenbigler and graduated from Mankato High School in 1961. On April 17, 1967, she married Harold Bauer at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saint Clair. Their life together included several moves due to Harold's work as a civil service employee, living in various locations including Wahpeton and Langdon, ND, Cheyenne, WY, Rapid City, SD, Anchorage, AK, and Puyallup, WA, before retiring and settling in New London in 2002.
Donna had a passion for sewing, crocheting, puzzles, gardening, and canning. She was known for her baking and cherished time spent with her family, including her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; daughters, Carol (Steve) Ratajczak, Rhonda (Donald) Drake, and Kathryn Myers; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Patricia Carlson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law, Kate Bauer; brothers, Jerome and Thomas; sister, Helen Kalis, and great-granddaughter, Audrey Drake.
Donna's family would like to say thank you to the staff at Belgrade Nursing Home for your attention, compassion and wonderful care to Donna. You are great people!
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