Donna Stanke

Donna Lea Stanke, age 78, of Dorchester, entered her heavenly home Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Reverend James Groleau presided. Visitation was held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

The daughter of Robert and Betty (Dawson) Venzke, Donna was born July 3, 1947, in Marshfield. She graduated from Medford High School and then attended Medford Technical College where she completed the teaching program. Donna devoted herself to teaching and taught at several local schools.

Donna was united in marriage to David Stanke on August 10, 1968, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dorchester. They were blessed with three children: Dawn, Robert and David Jr.

Donna had a deep love for feeding birds in her yard; she took pride in each new species she was able to attract. She had a warm, helpful and welcoming spirit. Donna was very dedicated to caring for her family, especially her husband, and was always proud of the children and grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband, David; three children: Dawn (Walter) Fredrickson, Robert Stanke and David Jr. (Holly) Standke; eight grandchildren: Ruby and Lily Fredrickson, Gabe, Michael Standke, Braxton Stanke and Emily, Luke and Jackson Standke. She is further survived by a sister, Darlene (Ralph) Berry.

She was preceded in death by her parents.