

Born May 3rd, 1931 in Wells, MN but raised in Wadena, MN where she graduated from high school. She met the love of her life Robert Patton and married him in 1949. After raising her children she worked in the tax department at Nordling and Teller, also in the accounting department at Eveleth Mines until retirement.
After losing her husband, she relocated to Arizona where she found her passion as a travel agent for Terra Travel. Donna was never happier than when she was traveling so she made sure to travel the world. In her later years she enjoyed entertaining, visits from loved ones, and playing marbles with friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Patton and her son John Patton. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Ochis Potter (Jim) and daughter-in-law Sharon Patton (John). Grandchildren: Sean Ochis (Jessica), Kelly Ochis, Peggy Gilbert, Lori Lien, and Billy Patton (Kris). Great-grandchildren: Zak, Jaxton, Cooper, Ellery, and Steeger.
Memorial arrangements will be made at a later date for family at Fort Snelling Veterans Cemetery to be with her husband Bob.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St Judes Childrens Hospital or The American Cancer Society.
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