Donna Thomm Obituary
Donna Jean Thomm, 87, of Manitowoc, passed away on May 22, 2025 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay.
She was born on August 14, 1937 to Glen and Eleanore (Michalek) Pankratz in Manitowoc, WI. Donna entered beauty school right after high school and worked as a Beautician for over 40 years.
On May 2, 1959, she married Arden "Tom" Thomm in Milwaukee, WI.
Donna loved gardening, playing cards and games on her tablet, thrifting and going to the casino.
Donna is survived by her loving children, Steve (Carol) Thomm and Lisa (Jon) Nicholson; 2 grandchildren: Amanda Thomm and Elise Thomm, and 2 sisters, Sandi Olson and Sharon Hines. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom; daughter in law, Amy Thomm.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Vincent's CCU in Green Bay and Holy Family in Manitowoc for their compassionate care.
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