Service Information
Donna Reetz, age 76, of Hutchinson, Passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at her home in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment at a later date.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Donna Fae Reetz was born on June 10, 1945, in Rochester, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Bette (Cross) Johnson. Donna was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at St. John the Evangelist Church in Rochester. She received her education in Rochester, and was a graduate with the John Marshall High School class of 1963. She furthered her education at beauty school in Rochester.
On December 4, 1965, Donna was united in marriage to Gary Reetz at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. This marriage was blessed with two children, Michael and Teresa. Donna and Gary resided in Bloomington, Minnesota and Omaha, Nebraska, and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 46 years of marriage before Gary passed away on September 25, 2012.
Donna took pride in being home to take care of her children. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Donna enjoyed shopping for antiques, refinishing furniture, going to rummage sales and auctions, couponing, trout fishing, and going on family vacations. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Donna passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at her home in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 76 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Donna is survived by her:
Daughter, Teresa Housenick and her husband, John;
Grandchildren, Ashley Scharbach,
Tyler Mihlbauer,
Joshua Housenick and his fiancé, Lilly Douglas;
Great-grandchildren, Liam and Carter Scharbach;
Brother, Dave Johnson and his wife, Jan;
Mother-in-law, Betty Weberg;
Brother-in-law, Robert Reetz and his wife, Danelle;
Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Donna is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Bette Johnson; Husband, Gary Reetz; Son, Michael Reetz; Nephew, Timothy Johnson; Sister-in-law, Kathy Reetz.
Sara G says
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers and thoughts with you.
Teresa says
Thank you so much …
Bob Reetz says
Goodbye Donna Faye. You will be missed. Say hi to Gary and Mike. Kathy too…
Teresa says
She’s the lucky one ….
Angie Sandgren says
So sorry for you loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family!
Teresa says
Thank you so much …
Cindy karg says
With deepest sympathy!! Donna was such a sweet lady!! Always had a “hello” and a “smile”! My thoughts are with you all!
Lori Ronning says
My sympathy to all family and friends of Donna. I had the pleasure of seeing her weekly for about 30 years. She holds a special place in my heart and will be dearly missed!!!
She was a wonderful lady.
Teresa says
Thank you so much
Arlene Moehring says
Our sympathy to you Teresa and the rest of the family. It was always a joy being at your folks’ place in Hutchinson. I so enjoyed Donna’s furniture and antiques and, if I recall correctly, she had a beautiful hat rack full of hats. Sending along prayers and hugs. Arlene and Larry Moehring
Audrey Hollatz says
To Theresa and Family in your time of grief…
I was so sorry to read of your sweet Mom’s passing. She was our wonderful neighbor on Hassan Street for several years. Donna was always so kind and welcoming, even as we held many busy events next door. She would greet me frequently as I was taking care of the gardens outside, and our chats were always warm and about her family. I pray that your many memories of this beautiful lady will eventually bring you joy, and peace.
Blessings,
Audrey Hollatz
(formerly at Heirlooms Tea Room)
Wendy Darnell says
Teresa and family,
This hit hard I have missed your Mom and Dad and have thought of Donna often throughout these years..my condolences she was an amazing woman..
Wayne Anderson says
Teresa and family,
My sympathy on your loss. Donna was always a kind and considerate lady with a good heart. Always enjoyed my time when working around her and Gary as well. She will be missed.
__Wayne Anderson
Samantha Emigh says
Im so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Such a wonderful, sweet lady, She will be missed.
Sending love and prayers to the family.