Donna Catherine Jahnke

My condolences to Donna's family. I just want to know that I shared many wonderful conversations with Donna over the years. Sometimes discussing work, but even more often discussing our shared love… The Green Bay Packers. She and I were at the game together when Aaron Rodgers came back in the second after getting injured and beat the Bears on Monday night football. And I know Donna would love that I took a minute, and it's terrible time, and in her memory, to make fun of the Bears just one more time. I am seeing her big smile as I write this. And I'm sending my thoughts to her family, and letting them know those memories will stay with me forever.

Good bye, my beloved friend. It hurts so much, but we shared so many great times together (especially at Packer games) and I will always have those cherished memories. Love you forever. Laurel

Donna was great friend: so smart, so witty, so full of life and fun. She was my astute political consultant. She shared her love of Door County and all things Irish and British. She was a wonderful hostess for brunches elevated by fancy china, special wine and teas, and scones. She loved her family and my heart goes out to them at the loss of this special person.

I worked with Donna for a number of years as a young faculty member and eventually as associate dean in the college. Donna was a warm and wonderful colleague committed to helping faculty and caring for the rights of research participants. Sincere condolences to Donna’s family and friends. Mary Anne Fitzpatrick

Donna was a friend and colleague of mine at the college of L&S. We enjoyed working together on sticky problems, sharing stories and making L&S the best! She organized the L&S retirees coffee group to keep us connected. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.