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Donna Jeanne Wade
Donna Jeanne Wade
Obituaries
By News Staff, on October 20, 2022
Donna Jeanne Wade

Jan. 21, 1949-Oct. 9, 2022

The lord has called our beloved Mother, Sister and Nana to Heaven and she will be greatly missed. We can rest knowing, that she will no longer be in pain, but in peace inside the golden gates. Happy again, as she meets the ones she loved and lost so many years ago.

Born to Raymond & Catherine Wade in Green Bay, Wisconsin she was a Cheesehead throughout her life. She had green and gold in her veins. She also loved NASCAR and always rooted for the guys named Earnhardt.

She worked her entire life and made sure none of us did without, whether it was food on our tables or anything else we needed, big or small. She was selfless in so many ways. Always, putting her family’s needs before her own.

Preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Amy. She is survived by sisters Mary, Margo, Beverly, brother Gary, daughter Becky, Sons Chris and Jason. Grand Children Stephanie, Kaiden, Shirika, Daytona, Mikayla, Loki, Serena and Great Grand Children Evangeliene, Aleana and Ellouise. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who she deeply loved.

She was the glue that held us together and we mourn our loss, we also thank God for all the happiness she brought into our lives.

Rest in peace Mama, I love you! No service is being held at this time.

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