Donna Rae Weiler

Donna Rae Weiler, 72, of Ankeny passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Church (650 NE 52nd Ave., Des Moines). Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m.

Donna was born May 27, 1953, in Albia, Iowa to John Henry and Dorthy Louise (Wright) Chidester. She grew up and attended school in Albia. Following graduation, Donna moved to Des Moines where she worked at Principal Financial.

Donna later married Marvin Joseph Weiler, Jr. on October 15, 1977, in Des Moines, Iowa. They had two wonderful children, Tiffany Marie and Trent Joseph. After staying at home with children, Donna returned to work for the Ankeny School District. She worked there until she retired in 2017 from the district office.

In her free time, Donna enjoyed spending time outside, no weeds were safe from her. She and her husband loved to travel, especially to beaches. She also enjoyed going for drives, was an excellent cook, and loved spending time with family and friends.

Donna is survived by her husband, Marvin; children, Tiffany and Trent (Jana); grandchildren Noah and Colin; siblings, Debbie (Larry) Gates of Ottumwa, Diane (Kevin) Thomas of Menlo, DeAnne (Jerry) Purvis of Monroe, Dudley Chidester of Albia, and Darin (Tammy) Chidester of Knoxville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy; a brother in infancy, John Chidester; brother, Douglas Chidester; and her grandparents, Lawrence and Ivaloo Chidester, and Matthew and Evangaline Wright.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.