Donna Jean Mann

Donna Jean Mann, 91, of rural Wapakoneta, passed peacefully, Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born February 1, 1934, in Auglaize County, the daughter Gustave and Elsie (Buddemeyer) Niemeyer, the third of five Niemeyer children. Donna married Ronald Gene Mann on September 6, 1952, at The Evangelical and Reformed Church in New Knoxville, OH, officiated by Reverend D.A. Bode. Donna and Ronald were married for forty-seven years and he preceded her in death on December 18, 1999. Donna was a life-long resident of Auglaize County and farmed with Ronald, as well as working at the Auglaize County Extension Service for many years. The couple were members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton where Donna sang in the choir for 55 years. She also served on the church council and as Trustee of the church. “Let us hold fast the confessions of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful,” Hebrews chapter 10 verse 23 was Donna’s catechism verse. She was a woman of quiet, steady, and strong faith. Donna also helped organize funeral dinners at the church. Donna enjoyed playing the organ and piano, and flower gardening, She also loved to travel, seeing areas in Germany from where her ancestors originated, as well as Alaska and many other places in the United States. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Martha Strasburg (Verlin), Robert Niemeyer (Mary), George Niemeyer (Connie- surviving) and Julia Paul (Vernon). She is survived by her son Don, his wife Carrie and grandchildren, Brandon (Jessica), Brittany (David), and Brooke (Ryan). She is also survived by son David and his wife Patty and grandchildren, Shelby (Ethan) and Chris (Katelynn), as well as son Deane and his wife Regina and grandchildren, Scott, Susan, and Shawn (Angela). Donna was also the proud great grandmother of six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, with Pastor Melodi Hagen officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, where condolences maybe expressed at eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Donna Jean Mann

February 1, 1934 - June 22, 2025