Donna Wesse

born May 29, 19 43

passed away December 15, 2009

Survived by loving companion Jerry Schissler; daughters Lynn Van Duyn, Kathy (Craig) Strowbridge, Lorinda (Don) Petricka; grandchildren Spc. Joshua Larson, Tavia, Tyler, Adam, Abbie, Joey; mother Doris Casper; sisters Marie Strand, Diane Lean; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and Jerry’s loving family. Preceded in death by son Michael Hieb, son-in-law Chip Van Duyn; godson Troy Kronschnable; father Fritz Casper. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80 ^TH St. S. Cottage Grove . Memorial service 11 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. Inurnment Calvary Cemetery . She was the mother of Minnesota ’s first heart and lung transplant donor. Donna retired from Gillette. She will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her family.