Donna Lu Fredericksen
December 31, 1969 — October 2, 2024
Donna Lu Fredericksen, 94, of Webster City died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Southfield Wellness Community. Family graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Graceland Cemetery followed by a family gathering at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services.
Donna Lu Gleffe, daughter of Walter and Elly Carstedt Gleffe, was born September 6, 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. She graduated from Lincoln high school in Webster City in 1948. On September 24, 1950, Donna Lu was united in marriage to Marvin Duane Fredericksen in Webster City. The couple made their home in Webster City where Donna Lu worked at the telephone company and later at Webster City Products.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Amy) Fredericksen of Mooresville, Indiana, Charles “Chuck” (Jan) Fredericksen of Ankeny, Daniel (Amber Evans) Fredericksen of Waterloo; grandchildren, Melodie (Russ) Braun, Trent (Kendra) Fredericksen, Alyssa Fredericksen; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, Mark Gleffe of Cyprus, California and several nieces and nephews.
Donna Lu was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 1983; her parents, Walter and Elly; and brother, Walter Gleffe Jr.
She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed fishing with her husband in Minnesota; golfing at the local golf courses, bowling with her dad and playing Bridge.
Donna Lu Gleffe, daughter of Walter and Elly Carstedt Gleffe, was born September 6, 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. She graduated from Lincoln high school in Webster City in 1948. On September 24, 1950, Donna Lu was united in marriage to Marvin Duane Fredericksen in Webster City. The couple made their home in Webster City where Donna Lu worked at the telephone company and later at Webster City Products.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Amy) Fredericksen of Mooresville, Indiana, Charles “Chuck” (Jan) Fredericksen of Ankeny, Daniel (Amber Evans) Fredericksen of Waterloo; grandchildren, Melodie (Russ) Braun, Trent (Kendra) Fredericksen, Alyssa Fredericksen; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, Mark Gleffe of Cyprus, California and several nieces and nephews.
Donna Lu was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 1983; her parents, Walter and Elly; and brother, Walter Gleffe Jr.
She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed fishing with her husband in Minnesota; golfing at the local golf courses, bowling with her dad and playing Bridge.
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