A resident of Prior Lake, Donna Mae (Meuwissen) Clemens, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 16, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 17 at 1 pm, at St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside. Pall bearers will be Paul Koenig, Steve Mahoney, Jim Cramond, Jacob Cramond, Josh Cramond and Guavin Mahoney.
Donna was born in Cologne, MN on August 9, 1928 to parents Herbert and Helen (Tholen) Meuwissen. She attended school in Cologne and later graduating from Shakopee High School. Donna married Irwin Clemens on June 6, 1953 in Nisswa, MN. They settled in Prior Lake, where they raised four children together Pam, Rene, Cindy and John.
Donna worked in a variety of industries throughout her life. The two most memorable opportunities were Irv and Donna’s café and Conklin Company. The cafe, located in Prior Lake was where she would cook and waitress long hours. It was a popular hang-out in the early 1970’s. Donna finished her career at Conklin company, located in Shakopee, for 10 years, before retiring in 1990. She filled the rest of her years working with the Women’s Auxiliary, where Donna served as the 2nd district President. In her later years, Donna made rosaries and volunteered for the catholic church.
Donna’s catholic faith was an important aspect of her life. Donna was baptized and confirmed at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Cologne, MN. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church for many years, performing Eucharistic minister services as well as various other volunteer opportunities. Donna was a servant of the Lord’s and a dedicated member of the parish.
Donna’s later years were filled with playing cards with her grandchildren. She also loved being surrounded by her great-grandchildren; always amazed at their energy, giggles and wit.
Donna will be so dearly missed by her family. She is survived by her four children, Pam (Dwight) Stauffenecker, Rene (Kevin) Mahoney, Cindy Clemens, John (Patricia) Clemens; grandchildren, Paul (Kim) Koenig, Stephen Mahoney, Dawn (Michael) Mahoney-Amenson, Kathleen (Michael) Rice, James (Grace) Cramond, Jacob (Rachel) Cramond, Joshua Cramond; great-grandchildren, Guavin Mahoney, Bennett, Parker, and Keaton Amenson, Owen and Henry Rice, Trysten, Layten, and Emery Cramond, Sawyer, Sam, and Hudson Cramond, Tristan and Wyatt Koenig; sisters; Lois Husom, Betty Monnens; brother-in-law, Donald (Patricia) Clemens; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin; parents, Herbert and Helen Meuwissen; sisters, Anelda “Nellie” (Dick) Hammers, Bonnie (Bob) Bullock; brother, Roy “Bud” (Idella) Meuwissen and brother-in-law, Clarence Monnens.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation, Prior Lake Chapel, proudly served and cared for the Clemens family. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
