Donna Mae Nigg,78, of Helena, went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 5, 2013. Donna was born August 10, 1934 to Velma and Fred Hormann in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Donna married James Nigg on September 5, 1953. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Donna was a Dietary Manager by profession and retired in 1987. She was also one of the original charter members of the Montana Chapter of Food Service Supervisors. Donna was also a lifetime member of be VFW Auxiliary. Donna is survived by daughters Debbie (Neil) Self, Paulette (Dale) DeHart, Corliss Nigg and Peggy (Edward) Kerins: grandchildren Tory Wiseman, James and Josef DeHart, and Hallie, Alec and Brenna Kerins along with three great grand children. She is also survived by her twin brother Donald.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her husband James and one sister and one brother.
Family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Retz Funeral Home. To honor Donna’s request, no formal funeral service is planned. Memorials in Donna’s name are suggested to an organization of donor’s choice. To offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Donna, please visit below.
Service Schedule
Interment
Private family service
Thursday May 9, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
Service Schedule
Interment
Private family service
Thursday May 9, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
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leeann wolfe eklund says
aunt donna was always so good to us I am so sorry for your loss always remember her funny nature and her love foe bingo love and prayers to your family leeann
Sharon Wolfe Bladow says
Aunt Donna always had time for her nieces and nephews. She bought me my first paper dolls and my first drink at Abby’s in Sisseton. I was probably four at the time so I think it was probably orange soda. Even after I was married I loved to visit with Uncle Shorty and Aunt Donna. She was a sweetheart and will live in my heart forever. Much Love to You All.
Mary Jane (wolfe) Petrich says
Aunt Donna was very good to us as children and adults.I always remember her mother Faye and how we had lunch daily when i worked at super valu.She will be greatly missed.Love and prayers to each of you.
Lisa Wolfe Forcier says
Aunt Donna was so fun to talk to and visit. Uncle Shorty and Aunt Donna were always kind to us. I remember her telling me she was surprised I could cook food — she said she knew I baked but never thought I could cook. Lol love that women. She is now with her loving husband, sister- in – law Elaine, friend Beatrice as well as others she loved. Prayers to all of you and much love.
Lisa Wolfe Forcier says
Aunt Donna was so fun to talk to and visit. Uncle Shorty and Aunt Donna were always kind to us. I remember her telling me she was surprised I could cook food — she said she knew I baked but never thought I could cook. Lol love that women. She is now with her loving husband, sister- in – law Elaine, friend Beatrice as well as others she loved. Prayers to all of you and much love. God bless!
Evelyn Knowles says
Donna, A great women to have worked with and been friends with her and her family. One who could keep you laughing, teach you many things and a hell of a cook. My sisters and I all enjoied working with Donna.. Had coffee with her and Shorty in some of the days he came to Parkside Manor. Donna and her family always made you feel as if you were part of the family at all times. Donna and Shorty I know your both looking over us and will share laughes with others there besides help glide us here on earth the best way that you can. Love you and will miss you. Love and Prayers to all of you girls and your families.
pattie mcknight says
my thoughts are with you all at this time.ill always remember the laughs we had at 4bs.donna and shorty were wonderful people and will be truly missed.pattie mcnight family and joe silverthorne family.love to all of you.
pattie mcknight says
god bless you
Tina Shorten says
Every time I’ve seen or talked about Donna one memory jumps out above all others. When we were young, our family would go over to Shorty and Donna’s quite frequently. We helped pick rocks in their field, cared for horses, played in the canal in front of their place, fought with the neighbors down the road., etc. While visiting one time, I made a big mistake and asked Donna when she was going to have her baby. Problem was she was NOT pregnant. I was probably 10 or 11 years old at the time and she told me on the day I turned 13 she was going to slap me around for saying that to her, because I would be big enough at 13. She would remind me of that every time we’d go to visit. The closer my 13th birthday came the more worried I got. Of course my 13th birthday came and no beating came my way – just birthday wishes. Fun childhood memories!
chickie moore lietzow says
Thinking of all of you during your time of grief. I will remembert Donna as a very fun loving, outgoing and kind person.
Edna Wolfe Prebish says
Auntie Donna was the best. I used to love to visit her and Uncle Shorty…We had so many good times at the kitchen table..She was just hilarious..I remember her and I going to bingo at St.Katherines.I was so proud when I had a straight line bingo….when Donna informed me that
It was a coverall…Oh well, She almost knocked me out of my chair…It’s a coverall dummy…
I answered to Bingo for many years…I will miss you forever,,my sweet Auntie..RipXOXOXO
Nick Albano says
My condolences to the family.
Jerry Nigg says
Debra, Paulette, Corliss and Peggy, and all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
My memories of Dona go back to the early 1950s, when she was living is Sisseton. I lived close by. I visited Shorty in the hospital there when he had the accident to his right hand. I remembered when Shorty and Donna married. Later in 1968, we moved to the Seattle rea and visited frequently with Shorty and Donna, and several of our Nigg relatives there. We were fortunate to maintain contact with Shorty and Dona after they moved to Montana. Donna was always so enjoyable to visit with.
Donna was always a lovely, outgoing and enjoyable lady. We will miss her very much.
Cousin Jerry.
Catherine Horman says
I know she is in Heaven with uncle shorty. I always loved hearing her laugh, she always had a smile on her face. I’m so glad I took my Dad to see his sister last year. Much love to you all, I know she is having a merry time in Heaven, probably playing Bingo. We miss her so much.
Much Love,
Uncle Donald, and cousin Catherine Hormann