Donna Mae (Peterson) Schobert, age 91, of Fairmont, MN formerly of Bricelyn, passed away Friday, March 15,2024 at Birchwood Cottages, North Mankato, MN. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells (789 Business Park Drive) with Pastor Peg Marose officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (1:00-2:00 pm) at Nasinec Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery following the service and a light luncheon. In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial to North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery.
Donna Mae was born August 9,1932 in rural Bricelyn the daughter of Peter T. and Mae (Thompson) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at the North Blue Earth Lutheran Church. Donna attended country school and graduated from Bricelyn Public School, the Class of 1950.
She was united in marriage to Harry Henry Schobert June 21,1953 at North Blue Earth Lutheran Church. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. They were blessed with two children, Debra and Michael.
While raising her family, Donna worked many miscellaneous jobs in Blue Earth and Bricelyn. She also helped her husband farm the Peterson Family farm. Donna retired in April 1998 from St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center after 19 years of being the Housekeeping Manager. While working hard her entire life, she always had time for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was especially honored to be a great great grandmother to Cora Mae. Abby Mae and Cora Mae are named after her and her mother.
She is survived by her children: Debra (Fred) Redman and Michael (Stacey) Schobert; grandchildren: Nicole Bruegger, Angie (Chris) Anderson, Jackson and Landon Schobert; great-grandchildren: Morgan Bruegger (Caleb Miller), Allison and Abby Mae Bruegger, Drew and Brady Anderson; one great-great granddaughter Cora Mae Miller; and many nieces, nephews and their families.
Donna is proceeded in death by her husband Harry in 2016; her parents; three brothers and two sisters.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, Deb & Michael & families! May your memories bring you comfort & peace!
John & Sue Vee
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So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I remember working with her at Sally’s Cafe when I was in high school.
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Deb so sorry to hear of your Mom. So hard to lose a Mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a neat, fun lady and good neighbor as we were growing up.
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Our deepest sympathy to you, Deb & Mike and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger & Corinne
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So sorry for your loss!! You’re in my prayers for comfort. 💕
So sorry to hear about your Mom, Deb and Mike. Was always fun joking with one another. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
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Thinking of you and your family🙏🏻
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Deb, Mike and familes So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. My prayers are thoughts are with you. Thelma Smith
Thank you Thelma. We all had some fun times in CA together!