Donna Jean Suwyn

Donna J. Suwyn, 87, of Elderon died on Friday, August 25, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was also under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Donna was born on June 12, 1936, to Daniel and Vanelda (Doty) Easker.
On April 25, 1953, Donna was united in marriage to William 'Bill' Suwyn at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wittenberg.
Donna spent her working years doing the thing she loved most, serving others. She was a school lunch lady for 35 years with the school district of Wittenberg-Birnamwood. She touched the hearts of many children through the years and enjoyed her job immensely. She was also an avid cake baker and spent a good amount of time tending to her garden and canning her bountiful harvests. Donna was most well-known for her passion for quilting. She shared her quilting passion with many friends in the surrounding communities. Donna and Bill also spent time going on many wonderful trips, just enjoying each other's company. Most of all, Donna loved being surrounded by her family.
Donna is survived by her husband, Bill; three children, Lucinda (Roger) Kielman, Lori Griepentrog, and William (Lynn) Suwyn, Jr.; four grandchildren, Lacy (Eon) Kielman, Heather (Mike) Suwyn, Matthew (Megan) Kielman, and Kayla (Boone) Parks; seven great-grandchildren, Kolton, Drake, Parker, Evolet, McCoy, Trapper and Aria; two sisters, Linda Yenter and Luanne (James) Konkol; her brother-in-law John (Betty) Suwyn, Jr.; many nieces and nephews; and her special quilting friend, Brenda.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Vanelda Easker; her mother and father-in-law, John, and Irma Suwyn; son-in-law, Glenn Griepentrog; brother-in-law, Daniel Yenter; and sisters-in-law, Marjorie, Beverly, Patricia and their spouses.
Special thanks goes out to the Hospice team, Donna's niece, Jenny, and Donna's sisters, Linda and Luanne, for taking such wonderful care of Donna.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Holy Family - St. William Catholic Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Matthew Settle will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday, from 9 AM until the time of Mass at the church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com
Additional Links:
Donald Tomson - Brother-in-Law
Clarence Wendler - Brother-in-Law