Donna Reinholz

January 16, 1950 - December 27, 2010

Donna J.” nee Cooper” Reinholz, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center after a courageous battle with Cancer. Donna was born on January 16, 1950 in Milwaukee the daughter of the now late Elmer and Lillian Cooper. She attended St. Sebastians grade school and was a graduate of Holy Angels High School. Donna attended U.W. Milwaukee and graduated from Marquette University obtaining her B.S. Degree in Nursing. She then furthered her education at the University of Minnesota receiving her credentials in Hospital Administration. On May 17, 1980 she married Mark Reinholz and the couple has enjoyed over 30 years together. Donna worked in nursing for 40 years in every position from Unit Clerk to Assistant Vice President. She was an Informatics Coordinator at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee until her retirement. During her career in nursing she received many distinguished awards and citations. Donna was a very hard worker and funneled a lot of energy into her everyday work always staying on top of things. Although, she worked full time, her main job was being a wife, mother and grandmother and seeing to their needs first. Donna loved her family so very much and never missed an opportunity to spend time with them especially her grandchildren. She loved spending time outdoors with Mark and her family and even taught her girls how to hunt. Donna is survived by her loving husband Mark, 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law Heidi and Dan Grebe, Waukesha; Erica Reinholz, Green Bay; 3 grandchildren Nathan, Kylie and Ava, 1 sister-in-law Pamela Reinholz. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 1 brother James Cooper, 1 sister-in-law Christine Reinholz. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 808 Henriette Avenue, Crivitz Wisc. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. Walter Stumpf officiating. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a Memorial Fund has been established in her name.