Donna was born on February 17, 1929 in the Lord Lister Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska to Clarence and Rose nee' Hansen Truelsen. She was baptized by Rev. O. W. Ebright at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Omaha. She was confirmed by Rev. Paul Moessner at Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gretna. Donna was educated at Mowinkel/LaBelle School in rural Sarpy County and she graduated from Gretna High School in Gretna. She attended Midland College and graduated from Lincoln School of Commerce.
On March 3, 1951 Donna was married to Eugene Stork at Trinity Lutheran Church. After he returned from the service, they made their home in Fremont.
Donna retired as Director of Dodge County Social Services after working with them for 30 years. She was a member of and held offices in Northeast County Welfare Directors Association and Nebraska Welfare Directors Association. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, it's TLW organization, Sarah Circle and Trinity Ladies Aid. She also volunteered for the Church's T.L.C. Day Care and later was employed by T.L.C.
Donna is survived by a son, Kendall (and wife Barbara) Stork of Dakota Dunes, SD; a daughter, Corrine Benish (and husband Randall) of San Antonio, TX; two sisters-in-law, Lila Scheer and Deloris Stork both of Arlington, NE; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Stork on January 14, 2000 and her sister, Sharon Randell on February 8, 2018.
The funeral will be at 10:00a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. A luncheon and time with family will follow.
A memorial has been established to Trinity Early Childhood Center.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Cathy Circo-Gossett
Omaha, NE Monday, March 12, 2018 Ken, Corrine and Families: So sorry to learn of Donna's passing! Our condolences to all. How wonderfully lucky we were to have had Donna as our neighbor! Donna's passion for helping others and her religious conviction was what made her so special. She was kind, helpful --loved her sense of humor!!! She is truly an angel!Pam Ohrt Siebrandt
Phoenix, AZ Thursday, March 1, 2018 Kendall, Corrine & family~So sorry to hear about your mom.
She was a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed our visits when we came back to Nebraska. She was always so proud of her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Always sharing her most recent pictures.
My sincere condolences to all.
Love and Hugs, Pam
Joyce Stork
Henderson, NV Thursday, March 1, 2018 My sympathy to all of you. Donna was such a rock for our congregation in Fremont. I enjoyed her so much and know you will miss her. Home to Jesus!Joyce Stork (Mrs. Norman Kent Stork)
Geraldine Kessler
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 1, 2018 Donna was a very best friend of my sister, Marcella Greunke, and so I came to know her on a casual basis. She was a very friendly, dear, person, and will be missed by all who knew her. My sincere condolences to family and other friends.Pam and Steve Watkins
LaVista, NE Wednesday, February 28, 2018 We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Donna's passing. She was such a wonderful lady! She was always so nice to Erin! She will be greatly missed! Our hearts aresad, but heaven has certainly gained a angel
James Stork
Huntingdon, PA Tuesday, February 27, 2018 I will always remember Donna as kind, engaging, quick to smile, always displaying grace, wit and class, always showing genuine interest in others. I'm so glad she was my aunt. The world is poorer without her, but I pray her qualities will prove contagious and be multiplied among those who knew her.Marsha (Palmer) Brown
Valley, NE Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Corrine & family,I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I remember a very friendly and classy lady. I'm sure you treasure the many wonderful memories. May God comfort all of you during this time.
Marlyce, Shari and I are all going to be at Marlyce's future daughter-in-law's bridal shower that we are hosting on Saturday morning. It makes me sad that we cannot be there to honor your Mom.
Take care~