Donna Stuehrenberg

Hastings resident, Donna Jean Stuehrenberg, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Services will be Friday, September 14, 2012; 2:00 P.M. at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be in Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to First St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Parkinson's APDA. There will be no viewing; visitation will be Thursday, September 13, 2012; 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with family present 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Donna was born May 10, 1926 in Crete, Nebraska to Lebert M. & Liela J. (Siebrass) Leach. She graduated from Blue Hill High School and received her Registered Nursing Degree from Mary Lanning through the Nursing Cadet Program. Donna married Stanley V. Stuehrenberg on June 4, 1948 in Denver, Colorado; he preceded her in death on May 16, 2009. She worked as a private duty nurse and for Dr. C.W. Guildner as his office nurse. Donna then served as the student health nurse for Mary Lanning School of Nursing. Her final job was working with her husband as his secretary at Stuehrenberg Agency. Donna was a member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Sweet Adeline's for many years. She loved being with her family, camping, fishing, and singing.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley V. Stuehrenberg; and three sisters.

Survivors include:
Children & Spouses: Penny & Gerald Amack - Justin, TX
Nancy Jo & Jerry McCoy - Hastings, NE
Jacki & Bill Luke - Kearney, NE
Cheri & Phil Amack - Lincoln, NE
Susi & Greg Freed - Portland, OR
David & Deb Stuehrenberg - Hastings, NE
Dixie & John Torres - Hillsboro, OR
Sally & Randy McKimmey - Hastings, NE
Grandchildren: 22
Great-Grandchildren: 31
Sister-in-law & Spouse: Nelma & Jim Theis - Topeka, KS
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and friends