Donna D. (Hoerler) Hansen, 84

Donna D. (Hoerler) Hansen passed away at Regional West Medical Center on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska, on July 14, 1939, to Emil Hoerler Jr. and Dorothy (Thomas) Hoerler. She attended rural Morrill County schools and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1957.

She married her high school sweetheart, George Hansen, after graduation.To this union 4 children were brought in fondly: Greg (Carlene) Hansen, Denise Matson, Diane Hansen, Dana (Tonia) Hansen. She had 7 grandchildren: Melissa Clement, April Conn, Justin Hansen, Jacob Hansen, Bonnie Holbrook,Tim Matsen and Betsy Hansen. She also had 7 great-grand children and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her husband George, infant daughter Diana, parents and parents-in-law, as well as numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Donna’s early married life was spent at the family ranch near Lisco, Nebraska, and later they moved to Bridgeport. She worked at Bridgeport Public School and State Farm Insurance.

She was a wonderful cook and seamstress. All of her kids and grandkids loved her for her homemade cookies and cakes for their birthday. She will be missed greatly.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Oregon Trail Memorial Park Cemetery in Bridgeport, with Rev. Richard Neugebauer officiating. Casual clothing is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Donna can be given to the Bridgeport library or the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer. com.