Donna Jean Salerno (Walker)

Salerno, Donna Jean (Walker) MADISON Donna Jean (Walker) Salerno passed away and has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007. She was born on Nov. 19, 1924, in Madison and was a graduate of Madison East High School. Shortly thereafter she met Sam Salvatore Salerno while attending a dance at Truax Air Force Base and they fell in love. They were married at St. Bernard Catholic Church, on Aug. 10, 1946. They had four children, James, Judith, Jerry and Jill. Donna retired from General Casualty Insurance and also worked closely with her husband as bookkeeper and manager of their properties and Sams Golden Shears Barber Shop. She was a devoted mother and cherished her time with her family and cousins, who were like her brothers and sisters. Donna looked forward to spending time with friends and traveling to Door County. She is survived by her four children, James (Mary Claire), Judith (John) Halford, Jerry (Anita) and Jill (Tom) Schroeckenthaler; grandchildren, Chris (Angie) Salerno, Jason (Laurie) Salerno, Craig and Sarah Chadwick, Jami (Jerry) Halford-Gilbert, John "Sal" Halford, Blake and Drake Salerno, Jered (Heidi) Schroeckenthaler and Tyson, Jehla, Marina and Daniel Schroeckenthaler; and great-grandchildren, Gerald, Jasha, Michaela, Katie, Connor and Aidan. Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Sam; her parents, Elmer and Ruth (Beale) Walker; step-father, Fred Sailing; and two great-granddaughters, Jaci and Madison. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, with the Rev. Ken Henkel presiding. A meal will follow the service at the Schroeckenthalers home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday. Our Mom will truly be missed and we are grateful for the treasure the Lord gave us, two loving parents.