She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, Robert "Fonz" Carpenter; father, Evan Waldorf; mother, Adeline Zander; brother, Darrell Waldorf; son-in-law, Jeffrey Perkins.
Donna is survived by her children, Cindi Perkins, Connie Jo Smith, Michael (Christine) Carpenter, Bobby (Stephanie) Carpenter, Jackie Holst, Viki Lee, Bonnie (Mark) Cervenka; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren with two on the way; 4 great-great-grandchildren; nephews, Steve, Terry and Jeffrey; along with extended family and friends.
Join us to celebrate Donna's life on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN.
Donna's Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Visitation begins at 10 am. Interment will take place at 12:00 pm at Morningside Memorial Gardens, 11800 University Ave NW, Coon Rapids. Luncheon will follow the burial at Peace Lutheran Church at 1:00 pm.
