Donna Holdt

Donalle (Donna) Holdt Donna (Trampe) Holdt, 80 of Grand Island died Wednesday, April 08, 2015 at her home, surrounded by family. She battled dementia for seven years. Donna was able to live in her home throughout her battle because her loving husband cared for her without waiver. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Reverend Jack Gillam will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Those that cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years, Merlyn; children and their spouses, Melody and Mark Jacobsen of Fort Collins, CO, Cindy and Duane Bauer of Lincoln and Randy Holdt of Hastings; her grandchildren, Adam Jacobsen, Tyler and Erin Jacobsen, Alisha Jacobsen, Jessica and Adam Stover, Chad Bauer, Eric Holdt and Craig Holdt; four great-grandchildren, Daniel Jacobsen, James Jacobsen, Taylor Stover and Avery Stover; brothers, Dewaine, Deloss and Delman Trampe and sister, Darlene Kenney and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Minnie Trampe and brothers, Darrell Trampe and Dale Trampe. Donna was born on October 4, 1934 in Miller, Nebraska. She grew up on a farm north of Amherst. She attended Sunnyside Grade School and graduated from Amherst High School. On February 20, 1955 she was united in marriage to Merlyn Holdt at the Immanuel Lutheran Church a small rural church north of Amherst. This union was blessed with three children. Donna and Merlyn lived in Kearney for 22 years. She worked retail and was a receptionist at Platte Valley Medical Group. They moved to Grand Island in 1977. She worked for the Grand Island High School, where she retired in 2006. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Grand Island Saddle Club. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to have the family home for holidays where she would prepare wonderful meals, have great Easter egg hunts and decorate for Christmas and plan gifts for everyone. Donna and Merlyn enjoyed playing cards especially Pinochle. They belonged to several card party groups throughout the years. She liked to work in her garden and enjoyed her beautiful flowers. She loved sitting on their deck and watching the birds and wildlife. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and friends. The family would like to express their appreciation to Deloss and Carolyn Trampe, Pat Kenney and the many friends in Grand Island who continually visited and called. A memorial fund will be established in memory of Donna.

Donna Holdt

October 4, 1934 - April 8, 2015

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October 4, 1934 - April 8, 2015

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