Donna Lee Mather, 88, of Three Lakes, passed away peacefully at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River on Feb. 18, 2023.
Donna was born on Aug. 25, 1934 in Honey Creek, to Ronald and Gladys Johnson. She spent her childhood and schooling in Honey Creek until eighth grade. She graduated from Burlington High School where she met the love of her life. In September of 1952 she married Robert Mather. They resided in a home they built in Burlington. Donna was a housewife while helping her husband in their home improvement business as a bookkeeper.
Donna enjoyed singing, playing her accordion, the outdoors, gardening and her family. After their retirement they moved to Three Lakes to enjoy the lake life.
Donna is survived by her children, Debra (William) Eastridge, Christine (Mark) Zusan, and Pamela (Larry) Eastridge; six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and siblings, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mather on Dec. 15, 2022.
Thanks goes out to the staff at Compassuss Hospice and Legacy of the Northwoods for the care given to Donna during this trying time
In lieu of flowers donations to the family so they can purchase trees to plant in the Memory Garden at Legacy of the Northwoods in Eagle River.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Honey Creek Community Baptist Church, 35512 Washington Ave., Honey Creek. Visitation is from 10 until 11 a.m. with a service to follow.