Donna Jean Schledewitz, 76, of Maxwell, NE passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Donna was born on November 26, 1947 in Osage, Iowa the daughter of George H. and Reka G. (Banker) Smidt.
Donna graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and married the love of her life John Schledewitz on May 18, 1968 in Glenville, NE. She was first and foremost a loving a devoted wife and mother. She never missed a game or sporting event her children participated in and was an excellent homemaker and cook. Her special pancakes will be remembered by all. Donna was able to fulfill a dream of becoming a cosmetologist returning to school after raising her family. She owned and operated for over twenty years The Handy Hair Hut in North Platte until her retirement. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte, where she participated in the FLC Quilters and Eve Circles. She was also a member of the ag extension group, Galaxy Gals, and helped coach and cheer on the local Special Olympics. Donna will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish Donna’s memory are her husband of 56 years, John; daughter, Jill (Jim) Falcon of Maxwell; son, Johnny Schledewitz of North Platte; grandchildren, Jalissa Falcon, Jimmy (Karsen) Falcon and Justin (Halee) Falcon; great-grandchildren, Avery, Greah, Boon, Jameson, Jack, and Arizona Falcon, and Madelyn Koubek; brother, Art (Betty) Smidt of Omaha; sister, Sharon (Clyde) Hohlfeldt of Holstein; in laws, JoAnn Rosse of Lincoln, and Larry (Sue) Schledewitz of Maxwell; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Reka Smidt; in laws, John and Mildred Schledewitz; and daughter, Janet Schledewitz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Bridge of Hope, or to Deborah’s Legacy.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation and viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 27th from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.