Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Donna Marie Mahn, age 78, of Crandon, formerly of Merrill, passed away peacefully, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the excellent care of Hospice and Comfort Services.
Donna was born October 29, 1946, in Merrill, WI. She was the daughter of the late Wifred (Bill) and Arnine (Searl) Seis. She was the fourth of seven children.
Donna Attended Merrill Senior High, and Met the love of her life, William (Billy) Mahn. They were married on September 19, 1964. A union lasting 60 years.
She worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Co. for 47 years, retiring in 2011.
Donna loved having fun. She knew how to drive a motorcycle and snowmobile, and loved doing both. She also loved riding motorcycle with her husband, Billy. She loved to travel with trips to Florida and Nevada. She was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers and also loved Elvis! Donna made the best pumpkin pie bars around!
She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. She had a loving relationship with all.
Donna is survived by her loving husband, Billy, of 60 years, her daughter Larana (Mike)Broeren, of Merrill, her granddaughter Sarah Broeren (Roy), and her great-grandsons, Aiden and Bellamy, all of Merrill.
Also survived by her siblings, Sandra (David) Roeder, Woodland Park, CO, Dave Seis (Ann) Buckley, WA, Kim (Bruce) Koehler, of Merrill, Kristin (Doug) Koehnke, Humboldt, AZ, and Karyl (Tim) Malzahn, of Merrill. Nieces Alissa Roeder, of CO, and Angela Skillern, CA, Heather (Jason) Wolff, of Merrill, nephews Heath Heidemann (Angela), of Merrill, Dalton and Nathan Malzahn of Eau Claire and Merrill respectively.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Arnine Seis, her son, Shannon Mahn, her brother, Nick Seis, and her nephew, Micah Roeder.
The family would like to extend a multitude of thanks to Dr. Kwon, Taylor, Kacey and all of the excellent and very compassionate nurses and health care workers who gave such stellar and very compassionate care to make her last days easier.
Per Donna’s wishes there will be no services, She will be cremated at a later date.
