Donna Mae Diemert (9/22/1933- 3/7/2024)
In the morning hours of March 7, 2024, at the young age of 90, Mom gained her angel wings and now rests peacefully in the loving arms of the Almighty Father.
Mom was born in Valley City, ND to Pauline and George Merkes and was the oldest of five children. While in High School, her family moved to Sanborn ND where she met her future husband, LeRoy Diemert. They were married April 21, 1953. In 1955, their first son, Michael, was born in Chester, MT. They moved to Pierre South Dakota and in 1957, Cindy was born. Traveling for employment took them to many states and in 1962, Patrick was born in Lewistown, MT. Following that time, the family lived a short time in Wyoming and various places throughout Minnesota until 1972. Finally, their love of the mountains brought them back to Montana. Mom worked in the kitchen at Columbia Falls High School for many years and enjoyed all the kids and loved attending Football and Basketball games. They left Montana for warmer climates and spent 18 years in Las Vegas, NV until Dad passed away in 2004.
In 2004, Mom moved to East Helena and was very active in her church. She assisted with funeral luncheons and took communion to the home bound for years. She loved sports and attended many Carroll College football games. She especially loved getting to watch her Granddaughter Katie play volleyball whenever she could. When Great Grandchildren started to play sports, she hardly ever missed the chance to travel to Manhattan Christian to watch their games or to attend music programs. Her last trip was in September 2023, to watch a football game.
Donna was proceeded in death by her husband, LeRoy Diemert, her bother Gerald (Bud) Merkes, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris and Gene Sauer, brother-in-law Loren Wical and her Grandson Simon Diemert.
Donna is survived by her sister Marlene (Jerry) Fosheim, OH, Ken Merkes, ND, Terry (Sandy) Merkes, FL, her sister-in-law Marcelline Merkes, Park City, MT, Delorie Wical, MN, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her children Michael (Velia), Great Falls, MT, Cindy Dean, Helena, MT and Patrick, Elk, WA and her grandchildren, Josh Dean, Marcus Dean, USAF Staff Sergeant Katie (USAF Sergeant Technical Trevor Severson), and Mikki (William Baty). Her surviving great grandchildren include, US Army Sergeant Turner (Kenzee) Venhuizen, Johnathan Venhuizen, Max Venhuizen, Clara Venhuizen, Teeghan and Charlie Severson, Oaklynn Kunnary and Colt Baty. She loved you all!
Special mention to all the Venhuizens, especially Jessica and Eric, Joe and Becky Layne and Kelly and Kayleigh Moldenhauer. You always made her feel so loved and welcome. She felt so blessed to be a part of your lives.
And lastly, to all her Red Hat ladies. She enjoyed you all so much. Your friendship was a gift to her.
Mom’s beautiful baby blues eyes will shine now forever in Heaven.
The family will plan a gathering to celebrate Donna’s life at a later date.
Isaiah 40:31- But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.
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Marlyn MacKenzie says
Cindy and family, your Mom was an absolutely beautiful lady that was loved and treasured by many. When I moved to Helena in 2008, your Mom was the first person to reach out to me at church. She then introduced me to our Red Hats group, now known as Wacky Women. She always had big bright smile on her face, a twinkle in her eye, and a kind word for all. Rest in peace dear lady, you are truly missed.
Ann Marie Svedin says
Donna was always happy to have visitors. I loved hearing her stories of various life adventures. Always hard to say goodbye … I loved her laugh. She will be missed…