Donna Jean Niebuhr

Donna Jean Niebuhr

Blairstown

Donna Jean Niebuhr, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at The Gardens in Cedar Rapids.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Grace Lutheran Church, Blairstown, with the Rev. Jeffrey Schanbacher officiating. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, also at the Church in Blairstown.

Donna was born on Feb. 2, 1947, in Coggon, the daughter of James and Nelle (Cogdill) Niebuhr. She graduated from Coggon High School, with the class of 1964. She was united in marriage to John Niebuhr on Aug. 30, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Donna received her associates degree in nursing technician from Iowa State University.

Donna worked as a bus driver for special needs students for 25 plus years in the Benton Community School District. She truly loved her career. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, where she was involved in many aspects of the church, especially Children’s Ministry. Donna also enjoyed cooking, baking, scrapbooking and collecting dolls. She cherished her grandchildren more than anything in the world.

She is survived by her children, Kristine (Michael) Rummel of Cedar Rapids, Joseph (Janet) Niebuhr of Blairstown and Janelle Niebuhr of Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren, Gabriel, Paige, and Noah Rummel and Margaret and Edwin Niebuhr; sister-in-law, Sheryl (Jo Ford) Niebuhr; brothers-in-law, Steven (Vicki) Niebuhr, Mark (Diane) Niebuhr and Paul (Lisa) Niebuhr; nieces and nephews, Johanna, Ariel, Elias Elisabeth and Moriah; a lifelong friend, Shawn Pink; and numerous cousins, extended family and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; her parents-in-law, Edwin and Vera Niebuhr; and her nephew, Evan.

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