From Dee Greenwald Schranz

It is my regret to report that Donna Krout Wheeler passed away yesterday at her home. Her disease and suffering have ended. She fought the cancer as much as she could, but it wasn't a fair fight. Donna showed up with her gentle spirit, constant courage, beautiful smile and a strong faith in God. She had the constant support of her close, loving family, friends and caregivers. We mourn her loss, but will remember our dear friend and classmate. She was loved by many people and will be greatly missed. Funeral services for Donna will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 4955 Meadowland Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO. She will be buried in the Alamosa Cemetery on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

Donna is on the left in this photo taken by Barbara Ann Bott Gallegos at the 50th reunion.

Donna's Obituary

Donna Marie Wheeler, 69, passed away peacefully September 18, 2012, at her home in Colorado Springs, following a courageous 5 1/2 year fight against cancer. She endured to the end and would want her family and friends to know that she is at Peace... all is well!

Donna was born August 28, 1943 in Greeley, Colorado to Arthur Joseph and Marian Olive Senter Krout.

After receiving her degree at Adams State, she had a life long pursuit in teaching. In addition to teaching Sunday School at her church for over 25 years, Donna taught in public education in Swink, Colorado Springs, and Calhan. Donna is known and loved by family and friends as a great teacher. Donna's greatest joy in life was her family and she was a loving and devoted wife and mother.

Donna is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 49 years, Horace Raymond Wheeler; five children, Gary (Alice) Wheeler; Susan Wheeler; Richard (Jennifer Lueck) Wheeler; Kimberley (Matthew) Montini; and Jason (Mandy) Wheeler; eleven grandchildren, Addison, Creede & Davis Wheeler; Mitchell, Ashlee, Emilee & Maxwell Montini; Stella Wheeler; Luke, Etta Jane & Olive Wheeler; Siblings, Denny (Sally) Krout & Neje Oaks. She is also survived by many loving and caring extended family members and friends.

A viewing will be held on Sunday evening, Sept. 23, from 6:00-8:00pm and on Monday, from 11:30am-12:30pm, followed by Funeral Service that will begin at 1:00pm, all at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4955 Meadowland Blvd, Colorado Springs.

A graveside service will be on Tuesday at 1:00pm in the Alamosa Cemetery, Alamosa, Colorado.

Memorial donations may be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, 50 E. North Temple St, Room 1521, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 or online at http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/perpetual-education-fund/

Donna Krout Wheeler             

Donna and Husband, Ray Wheeler