Donna Neumann Obituary

November 18, 2012

Donna J. Neumann, age 65 of Menomonie, WI went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born July 19, 1947 in Menomonie, WI to Dana and Betty (Burdeaux) Bahnsen. Donna graduated from Menomonie High School and went on to get a degree in Cosmetology. She co-owned and co-operated "The Mop Shoppe" Beauty Salon in Menomonie for many years. Donna was foster mom to several girls for many years. "Donna's Kids" were treated as her own and became part of her family forever. For about eleven years Donna worked in the paint and plumbing department at Fleet Farm and enjoyed having her regular customers come in. She married Willi Neumann on November 2, 2002 at Fanny Hill in Eau Claire. Donna's Faith was strong and meant everything to her. She was a strong member of Liberty Christian Center in Menomonie.. Donna loved going on "Cruises" and also loved her occasional "casino runs." She enjoyed dancing and her dream some day was to own a "Lincoln Navigator" utility vehicle. She loved life and her laugh will always be remembered She is survived by her husband, Willi of Menomonie; one son, Troy Bahnsen, one daughter, Rene' (Jack) Hughes of Knapp; grandchildren, Jacob and Sam Hughes along with several other grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Bob Bahnsen and his son, Dana of Menomonie; other relatives and many, many friends. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; and her grandmother, Florence Hansen. A Celebration of Donnas' Life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Menomonie Alliance Church with Pastor Paul Carlson officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie following the service.