Donna Mae Koetz

WINONADonna Mae (Schrandt) Koetz, age 78, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare of Winona. Donna was born May 10, 1935 to August and Emma (Nast) Schrandt in Winona. On June 20, 1953 she married Vernon O. Koetz. Together, they raised 4 children, Linda, Ken, Joan, and Patti. Before retiring, Donna worked 33 1/2 years at TRW in Winona. Over the years, she and her husband were able to travel all over the United Stated in their motor home, the "Country Bumpkin." She was able to see all 50 states, including special trips to Hawaii and Alaska. In her free time, she enjoyed taking trips to casinos, playing bingo wherever she could, and listening to bluegrass and country music. She also enjoyed helping out with many organizations, such as volunteering at the hospital, being a member of the Humane Society, and was an avid supporter of helping find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Most of all, Donna was a family person. She was always willing to help out and loved her family dearly including her 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, Megan. Donna will be sadly missed.Donna is survived by her children, Linda (Roger) Horner, Ken (Lisa) Koetz, Joan (Norm Pettis) Otterness, and Patti Koetz; grandchildren, Keith, Kevin (Ann), Jennifer, Kendra, Kelli, and Shelbi; one great-grandchild, Megan; 2 brothers; 4 sisters; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; 2 brothers; and one sister.Services for Donna will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona led by Reverend Richard Moore. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.Please share a memory of Donna, sign her online guestbook, and view her tribute video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/480216