Donna D. Luessman

POYNETTE – Donna D. Luessman, age 89, of Poynette, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Home Again in Columbus.

Donna was born on March 14, 1935, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar and Elsie (Wildermuth) Draves. She was married to James Luessman. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1991.  Donna drove school bus in Poynette, and worked at the Poynette Co-op.  She was an active member of the Poynette United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her two children, Cathy (Bob) Mielke and Carrie (Roger) Stoltenberg; her daughter-in-law, Louise (Palmer) Luessman; her sister-in-law, Pat Luessman; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Ben) Street, Andrew Mielke, Christopher (Marisol) Stoltenberg, Ryan (Jenna) Mielke, James “J.P.” Luessman, Jack Luessman, and Anna Luessman; three great-grandchildren, Scotty Street, Decker Street, and Quinn Mielke; other relatives, and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim; her daughter, Cindy; and her son, Clark.

A private family gathering will be held.

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette is assisting the family.