Donna Steele

Our loving Donna passed away January 20, 2024. Donna was born on September 17, 1938, the daughter of Max and Helen Hoger. She grew up on the Hoger family farm near New Salem, ND.

Donna graduated from Mandan High School in 1956 and one year later moved to Denver with 2 girlfriends. Her first job in Denver was at American Brass Company where she worked for 21 years.

She married Melvin Steele of Golden, CO in 1959 at United Church of Christ in New Salem, ND. Their first child, Steven, was born August 12, 1960, and 2 years later on March 3, 1962, their daughter, DeAnn, was born.

Donna became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church about 1967. She participated in many church groups holding leadership, treasury, and president roles. She was the editor of Bethesda Lutheran Communities Auxiliary for numerous years and was very active in LWML. Donna truly enjoyed volunteering as a librarian at Redeemer Lutheran School and managing the craft sales for Good Shepherd/Bethesda.

She continued to work as a sales rep for several brass and copper companies throughout the years until she retired in 2000 with RKR.

Donna enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, sewing and quilting. She loved working in her yard and enjoyed growing both vegetables and flowers. She was avid sports fan of the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.

Donna will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, DeAnn & Graydon Eison, KS; granddaughter, Iris Eison, KS; 3 great-grandchildren, Yasmine, Alia & Malahkai Eison, KS; her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel & Ruby Hoger, ND; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Steven; husband, Melvin; brother, David; brother, Greg; and parents, Max and Helen.

Those who wish may make memorial gifts to Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethesda Auxiliary, or a charity of your choice.


"A Silent Tear"
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really there inside your mind
Don't cry for me now that I'm gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don't think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I'm in that place that's filled with love
Known to you all as "up above"