Donna Rea Bockskopf

Bockskopf, Donna Rea (nee Wheeler) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the age of 88 years, 5 months and 2 days. Born Sunday, September 5, 1937 to the late Elmar H. and Ina Mae Wheeler (nee Hackler) in St. Louis, Missouri. Beloved wife of over 69 years to Joseph A. Bockskopf. Loving mother of Daniel Bockskopf, Denise (Steve) Capkovic, Joyce (Jim) Bridgmon, the late Joseph Bockskopf Jr. and James Bockskopf. Dear sister of Charlie Wheeler, Bobby Wheeler and Sandra Nicholson. Proud grandmother of Daniel Jr. (Francesca) Bockskopf, Jason Bockskopf, Ryan Bockskopf, Adrienne (Tim) Huff, James Husman Jr; Katie (Brian) Thompson, Nathiel Capkovic, Greg Bridgmon, Kelley (Ross) McKinstry and great-grandmother. Our dear mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Donna was very artistic and loved to oil paint, play golf and reading. Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery in Inverness, Florida. In lieu of flowers donations to the National Kidney Foundation at http://www.kidney.org are appreciated. Family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.