Donnette Meyer Obituary

Donnette Meyer

Paullina, Iowa

Funeral services for Donnette Meyer, age 72, of Paullina who passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Orange City Area Health. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown with Pastor Carl Stenzel, officiating.

Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Germantown.

Visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Paullina Ambulance for their help over the past few years.

IN LOVING MEMORY

DONNETTE R. MEYER

BORN

June 3, 1953

Primghar, Iowa

PASSED AWAY

July 11, 2025

Orange City, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 16, 2025

St. John Lutheran Church; Germantown, Iowa

Rev. Carl Stenzel - Officiating

MUSIC

“On Eagle’s Wings” 

“Precious Lord Take My Hand”

Sung by: Fred Schuknecht

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

“Lift High The Cross” 

“Amazing Grace”

Organist: LaNan Eldridge

CASKET BEARERS

Austin Richter 

Andrew Richter 

Adam Richter

Dale Waggoner 

Dan Waggoner 

Allan Stamer

Randy Unrau 

Dale Opdahl

FINAL RESTING PLACE

St. John Lutheran Church

Germantown, Iowa

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Paullina Ambulance for the dedicated care they provided the last couple years.

After today’s graveside service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.

Donnette R. Meyer, was born on June 3, 1953, to Donald and Darlene (Kniese) Richter in Primghar, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown.

Donnette received her early education through the 8th grade at St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Paullina High School in 1971. She received her dental assistant diploma at Nettleton Business College in Omaha, NE in 1973.

On October 5, 1974, Donnette was united in marriage to Wilbur Meyer at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown. They resided in Paullina, where they raised their three children.

Donnette worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Schultz/Dr. Roed for twelve years. She then began her career at Staples until her retirement in 2016. Many knew her as “Donut” and remember her for her radiant smile, crazy jokes, and infectious laughter.

In 1986, Donnette became an EMT with the Paullina Ambulance and served faithfully for several years. You could often find her also working part-time at night and on weekends over the years at Piccadilly’s Pizza, Casey’s & Cenex in Paullina, as well as selling Avon for many years.

Donnette had a passion for baking and was also well known for her homemade Chex Mix and her delicious macaroni salad. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, flowers, birdwatching, and Friday night wrestling. Her favorite thing to do though, was watch the Iowa Hawkeyes play ball.

Her home was always beautifully landscaped and decorated to match every season and holiday. She especially loved decorating for Christmas and made sure her entire family was never left out from her immense heart of gift-giving. More than anything, Donnette loved her family dearly; she treasured every moment spent with her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to the family’s yearly cabin trips to Maryview Beach and later, to the Dog Creek Grain Bin Cabin. She also loved animals; her precious dog Lilly was her best friend after Wilbur passed away in November 2015. Lilly was Donnette’s companion, her comfort and was always by her side.

Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Nicholas Meyer of Paullina; Nicole Meyer of Paullina; Natalie Meyer (fiancé, Ryan Hansen) of Schaller. Grandchildren: Tayler Florine of Alta; Lana Florine of Paullina; Abbi (Matt) Hansen of Sioux Falls; Matt and Taylor Hansen of Schaller. Brother: David (Cindy) Richter of Paullina. Aunt: Elaine Waggoner of Hartley; nephews, nieces, great nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends, and her precious dog, Lilly Lou. Donnette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilbur; and her parents, Donald and Darlene Richter; her in-laws and many other family members.