Donna R. Oelke, 76, of Gainesville, MO passed away November 26, 2021 at Ozarks Healthcare Center in West Plains, MO. She was born November 19, 1945 in Oregon to Arthur Thomas and Francis Jean (Brammer) Reed.
Donna grew up in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and on January 6, 1967 was united in marriage to David Oelke in Nebraska City. The couple moved to the Ozarks that same year and settled in Ava, MO. In 1985 they moved to Gainesville, MO. Donna began a long career working for the Ozark County Ambulance mostly as an EMT, as well as serving in other capacities. In her spare time she loved to crochet, knit and paint. She was also an avid reader. Donna was a sweet spirit who was loved and will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by two sisters Pat Koke of Seymour, MO and Ardith Reed of Gainesville, MO; one sister-in-law Kay Trout of Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband David.
No local services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
