Donna Lee Keske had hoped to celebrate her 65th wedding anniversary on June 9 with her sweetheart Lyle, but her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had another kind of celebration in mind. Donna departed this life at the age of 83 for her heavenly home on May 19, 2021 and joined her beloved sisters Ernie and Mary.

A memorial gathering for Donna will take place on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Hillcrest Dr., Beaver Dam, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dana Loney officiating.

YOU MAY VIEW THE SERVICE FOR DONNA HERE.

Donna was born on October 13, 1937 in Sheboygan and was a graduate from Markesan High School. She was the devoted mother to three daughters Terri (Jeff) Johns of Burnett, WI, Tammi (Steve) Tamminga of Horicon, WI, and Traci (Reed) Thornburg of Arvada, CO. Donna was blessed with 4 grandchildren Erin Johns,  Beaver Dam, WI, Melissa (Adam) Jordan Ixonia, WI, Jamie (Pat) Froh Germantown, WI, and Ryan (Kari) Tamminga Fond du Lac, WI. Donna also has two bonus grandchildren, Tiffany (Ric) Puentes, Lakewood, CA  and Bryce (Audra) Thornburg, Conifer, CO. Proudest Great-Grandma "GG" to Sofie and Norah Jordan, Maddie, Cayden, and Landon Froh, Lauren Tamminga, Olivia, Sienna, Malia and Giada Puentes, and Gavin and Carson Thornburg.

Donna was the first female 911 dispatcher for Dodge County, quite an accomplishment for back in the day. She was a charter member of Peace Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, WI. She served on the Peace Alter Guild for over 50 years. Donna loved playing cards, Yahtzee, Farkle, Penny Drop and slots, lots of SLOTS! She was always one lucky lady. Donna and Lyle enjoyed an annual "Up North" vacation with family and friends. She was known for being a fan of black licorice, Wheel of Fortune and ...keeping her house a balmy 80 degrees, no matter what time of year. She loved her friends and family more than anyone we know and will be deeply missed. She leaves a legacy of rock solid faith, a strong work ethic, selflessness and above all - putting her family first.

If desired, memorials in Donna's name may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church or Church Health Services, both of Beaver Dam.

Her family will always be grateful for the exceptional care Donna received from the staff and volunteers both at Aurora Medical Center Summit and at Angels Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.