Donna Schmidt's Obituary
Donna Schmidt’s zest for life will be remembered with love long after her passing. On Friday, September 30, 2022, she passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids. She was born May 3, 1937, in Saginaw to Samuel and Lillian (Spaedt) Buxman. On July 18, 1959, she married Herbert Schmidt, and he preceded her in death on February 1, 2004.
Donna was a member St. John’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post 28, and the Grand Haven Eagles. Donna and Herb enjoyed spending time together with family and friends. They enjoyed hot air ballooning all over the country with Herb’s balloon. She was an avid bowler, Stan’s lover, dinner out with friends enthusiast and will be very missed by all who knew her.
Donna is survived by two children, Susan Liskey of Grand Rapids, and Douglas (Connie) Schmidt of DeWitt; three grandchildren: Brandon Liskey, Heather Schmidt, and Alex Schmidt; four step-grandchildren: Quinnten Wolfe, Jarred Wolfe, Gavvin Wolfe, Emmalee Wolfe-Plain; half-sister Lucy Roekle. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Schmidt; siblings, Willie, Harold, Richard, Samuel, and Lillian Buxman.
A celebration on life will be held 1-3 PM Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Shepards Grill and Tavern (6246 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546). Memorial contributions in memory of Donna may be given to Faith Hospice. A private Interment will take place in Restlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at http://www.sytsemafh.com.
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