Donna Kay (Holly) Thompson, age 85, of Tunnel City, WI passed away at her home on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Donna was born to Joyce and Chester Holly Sr on March 8, 1939, the second of six children.
Donna married Ronald Thompson Sr on Jan 15, 1955 and to this union three sons were born, Ron Jr, Glenn and Paul. Donna began working at the Tunnel City Post Office in he mid-1960s, filling in for her mother Joyce as needed. When her mother passed, Donna became the Postmaster of Tunnel City, a position she held until her retirement in 1999.
Donna is survived by her children, Ron Jr(Mary), Glenn and Paul(Kathleen), grandchildren Joyce, AJ(Michelle), Matthew, Jodi, Kendra and Kurt and great grandchildren Daniel, Faith, Emily, Lucas, Noah, and one to be determined early 2025. Donna is further survived by siblings Chester Holly Jr(Sandra), Colleen McMenamy and Lylace(Kevin) Wright, close friends and chosen family members Yvonne Larson, Dorothy Shutter and Ronda(Mark) Berndt, numerous nieces and nephews in addition to countless others she adopted over the years as her own kin.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie, her parents, her sisters Joylee and Cheryl, and her nieces Laurie and Tomi.
Donna was a woman of many unsung accomplishments and a force to be reckoned with. She was very proud to be from and live in Tunnel City and was and encyclopedia of knowledge about the town. For the last several years, Donna chose to take the lead in hosting an all-inclusive Thanksgiving dinner for family, friends, and anyone who needed food and family that day. She was known to make far too much food and prepared well in advance. This year, family and friends will get to enjoy her dressing one more time.
Donna never liked being the center of attention and following her wishes there will be no service. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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