Service Information
Donna M. Wahl, age 91, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., two hours prior to the service at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel.
Obituary
Donna Mae Wahl was born on July 18, 1932, in Dassel, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Alvin and Myrtle (Adams) Peterson. Donna was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on July 8, 1945, both at Lake Jennie Evangelical Covenant Church in Dassel. She received her education in Dassel, and was a graduate of the Dassel High School Class of 1950. Donna furthered her education at St. Cloud State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.
On July 22, 1967, Donna was united in marriage to Orvis Wahl at Lake Jennie Evangelical Covenant Church in Dassel. This marriage was blessed with two sons, John and James. Donna and Orvis resided in the Hutchinson area. They shared 46 years of marriage prior to the passing of Orvis on August 13, 2013.
Donna taught in Hopkins, Minnesota, and later was a substitute teacher in Hutchinson. She also assisted with caregiving for residents with disabilities. Donna retired in 2014. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Donna was also a member of the Hutchinson Town Board for 25 years.
Donna enjoyed flowers, gardening, and mowing the lawn. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Bible School, and traveling. She cherished spending time with her family and friends.
Donna passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 91 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Donna is survived by her:
Sons, John Wahl of Hutchinson, MN,
James Wahl of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Donna is preceded in death by her Parents, Alvin and Myrtle Peterson; Husband, Orvis Wahl; Brothers, LeRoy Peterson, Arnold Peterson; Sisters-in-law, Ella Peterson, Marlene Peterson.
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies to Donna’s family. I worked with her years ago when I was in High School and helped in Elementary School classes. And, I rode with dad to your place even before that. And I’d see her at the Township meetings. We always had something to chat about when we ran into each other. We’d always tell each other, “Nice name!” You had a great mom!
Barb Schutte says
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Your mom was a care giver for my daughter Jackie.
Donna was great at her job. May she rest in peace.
Gail Cox says
Sorry to Donna son’s, the house will be empty without her. Your mom was a sweet lady, we had great conversations when I cut her hair. One thing you can be sure of was that she was grateful for the both of you. Sending hugs it’s always hard to say goodbye. Gail Cox
Darlene Karg says
John and James
My sincere sympathy to you
I got to know your mom when we were both twp board members in different twp. Great memories of were made. It was the era when McLeod county had 5 women on township boards. Our standing joke was that we never had to stand in a bathroom line because there were so few of us
Praying that the memories of your Mom will sustain you during this time of loss