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Donna Priem Obituary
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(Nee Kranjac)
Passed away on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 at the age of 84 years.
Beloved wife of Russell for 63 years. Loving mother of Douglas (Sue Ann) and grandmother of Douglas Jr. and Bonnie.
Preceded in death by her parents Emery and Joan Kranjac.
Donna was born in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Milwaukee with her parents at a very young age. She and her husband Russ were very active members of the German-American community in Milwaukee, being proud lifelong members of S.V.E.V. D'Oberlandler Bavarian Schuhplattlers and Spielmannszug Milwaukee Drum & Bugle Corps.
Visitation will be held at the Bruskiewitz Funeral Home on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 11 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 1 PM.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
20
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bruskiewitz Funeral Home
5355 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220
Send FlowersNov
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Memorial service
1:00 p.m.
Bruskiewitz Funeral Home
5355 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220
Send FlowersServices provided by
Bruskiewitz Funeral Home - MilwaukeeOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.