Donna (Kinerk) Gienger

Donna Lou (Kinerk) Gienger, age 84, passed away September 10, 2024, at Astral at Auburn. Donna was born in New Haven, Indiana on June 21, 1940, to the late Merle S. and Gertrude Marie (Nahrwold) Kinerk. Donna graduated from Avilla High School in 1958. She married Donald Lee Gienger on October 17, 1958, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Don preceded her in death on January 7, 2011. Donna was a homemaker and also was employed as an aide at Avilla Elementary School and as custodian at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Survivors include:
Son, Timothy and Radena Gienger of Kendallville.
Son, James Gienger of Avilla.
Daughter, Pamela and Andy Haddock of Fort Wayne.
Son, Eric and Cari Gienger of Avilla.
10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Sister, Pat and Jim Fortman of Avilla.
Sister, Judy Hillegas of Avilla.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Gertrude Kinerk; husband, Don; and a brother, Steve Kinerk in October of 2023.

Private burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near Avilla.

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