Donna Lou Reisner, age 85, of Red Wing, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017, at her residence at Potter Ridge. Donna was born August 29, 1932, in Postville, Iowa, the second of five children, to Fred and Iola (Downs) Harris. On September 7, 1950, Donna was married to Laverne Reisner, her husband of 58 years, at Zion Lutheran Church, West Union, Iowa. Together they raised their 3 children, farming first near Monona, then Postville, and later near Cascade, Iowa. In 1970 they bought a farm near Red Wing. Donna worked for a time at Red Wing Shoe Company but spent most of her time helping on the farm and raising her children.
She was an active member of the First Covenant Church and was involved in several activities and groups within the church. She also had been a part of a local senior choir and was president of the resident's group at Potter Ridge. She also enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, playing games with her family, cooking and baking-everyone loved her baked goods. Spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was very special to her.
Donna is survived by sons, Dennis (Karen) of Fountain and David (Danny Sue) of Clovis, NM and daughter, Diane (Jessi) Hammel of Stewartville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a brother, Dale (Ramona) Harris of Waukon, IA.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Laverne; 3 siblings and a granddaughter.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the First Covenant Church in Red Wing, with Rev. Mark Eix officiating. Burial will be at Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the church or American Cancer Society. Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfunerahome.com.
Visitation
DEC
2.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CST)
First Covenant Church
2302 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
Memorial Service
DEC
2.
1:00 PM (CST)
First Covenant Church
2302 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066