Donna Reynebeau

Donna J. Reynebeau (Stadler), age 91, of Little Chute, passed away comforted by her faith and surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to be reunited with her family, husband Jerry, and infant daughter Gail.  Donna was the daughter of Joseph and Cecilia Stadler, born on June 27, 1933.  Donna married Gerald Reynebeau on Nov. 25, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. She graduated from St. John’s High School Little Chute with the class of 1951.  Donna worked after high school at Zwickers in Appleton, then after marriage mom enjoyed many years at Reynebeau Floral.

Mom was the foundation of our daily family life. She was selfless and nurturing, generous and loving, and quick to help anyone, simply the Best! FAITH – FAMILY – FLOWERS is what defined her life.  Donna and Jerry enjoyed many years traveling north to our family cottage on Crane Lake.  Many cherished memories including: “First one there gets a bed”.

Donna is survived by her children Sherrie (Tim) Johnson, Becky (Bob) Weiske, Mike (Joy) Reynebeau, Dan (Terri) Reynebeau, and Dale (Kim) Reynebeau.  Donna was blessed with sixteen grandchildren:  Greg, Courtney, Rachel, Matt, Shane, Kristen, Kalyn, Jim, Erin, Cole, Clair, Kari, Ryan, Melissa, Rob and Paige.  Thirty-five great grandchildren filled mom’s heart with great pride.   Donna is further survived by brother and sister-in-laws Jim Ebben and Dori Stadler.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband Jerry in 2009, an infant daughter Gail, parents Joseph and Cecilia Stadler; siblings: Jerome (Mary) Stadler, Jerry (Rose) Stadler, Ronald (Bernice) Stadler, Eugene (Carol) Stadler, Joyce (Vincent) Vander Logt, Cyril Stadler and Marilyn Ebben; father and mother-in-law Jack and Vi Reynebeau, brothers and sisters-in-law: Don (EB) Reynebeau, and Karen (Jim) Mulry.

Mom and dad were blessed with five Godchildren: Shirley Stadler, Joan Klika, Steve Reynebeau, Kevin Vander Logt, and Kelly Hammen.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 411 Vandenbroek Street, Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Visitation will be in church at 3:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

Mom was blessed with ninety-one grace filled years, a beautiful life, so well lived.  Mom will be so dearly missed.  We are at peace knowing she is in the arms of our Loving Father.  Mom – you have instilled in us grateful hearts.  Mercy . . . Mercy . . . Mercy

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Country Villa Freedom, St Croix Hospice and Dr. Rigstadt for their endless compassion.  It comforted us knowing she was so well taken care of.