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Donna was born on January 12, 1942 in Rockford, IL to Robert Sr. and Dorothy Greenhow. She was united in marriage to Stephen "Steve" Roepe on June 19, 1965 in Brainerd. They moved to Baudette, MN where Donna was active in her church, homemaker's club, and volunteered at the American Cancer Society. After the children left home, she worked at the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau. When Steve retired, the couple moved to Nokay Lake where Donna enjoyed all of the resort families coming to visit. She started many new hobbies. Donna will be remembered for her beautiful smile, warm embracing hugs, and her cheerful demeanor.
Donna is survived by her loving husband, Steve Roepe; children, William H. (Kim) Roepe, Elizabeth V. (Daryl) Brasel; grandsons, Logan Roepe, Samson Brasel; siblings, Robert Jr. (Nan) Greenhow, Diane Carol (James) Beard; many aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Harold and Virginia Roepe.
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Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
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