"My deepest sympathy to Chip and family. Donna and Chip were always two of my favorite members while working at BECU! They always stayed to chat and share their days.Her beautiful smile and kindness will never be forgotten!!"
In loving memory of
Donna Lynn Guldan
October 16, 1942 - December 3, 2024
Donna Lynn Guldan, age 82, of Milladore, passed away at The House of the Dove in Marshfield on December 3, 2024. Donna was born on October 16, 1942 in Menominee, Michigan a daughter of Irwin and Loraine (Baldwin) Duchrow. She was the oldest of three children and was raised in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Donna graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in 1961. She married Marion "Chip" Guldan on October 2, 1965.
After graduating high school Donna worked at Tempo, she later did all the bookwork for Golden Tree Surgery alongside Chip. Later Donna earned a degree to become an auctioneer from Midstate Technical College and an appraiser of antiques. She then moved into retail and was a manager for Canda Fashions for a number of years. She then became a realtor and retired from Point Listings in 1997.
Donna was involved with her daughters elementary school when they were young, she served as a PTA President. Peace United Church of Christ in Stevens Point was an important part of her life. She was active in the Womans' Guild and taught confirmation for many years. Later, after moving to Elcho, she became site coordinator of Elcho Area Youth Center and a member of Elcho United Church of Christ where she continued to teach Sunday School, be a part of the woman's group and help run their food pantry.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Chip Guldan; three daughters, Georgia (Raymond) Gebert of Milladore, Elizabeth (Ron Brown) Guldan of Erie, PA, and Mollie (Steve Stremer) Guldan of DeForest; a foster-son, Colon Gatling of Minneapolis, MN; five grandchildren, Abby (Jeff Kolono) Hoffman of Marshfield, Hannah (Noah) Bauer of Marshfield, Drew (Mckenna Dallmann) Stremer of Des Moines, IA, Benjamin Stremer currently living in Nikaho, Japan, Owen Brown attending Kenyon College in Ohio; one great-grandchild Daxton Hoffman of Marshfield. A brother Rick (Jean) Duchrow of McFarland, sister Debbie (Al) Herwald of Wisconsin Rapids along with many nieces, nephews, honorary children (Shawn Stanchik, Tonia Simmons, Rob & Leah Golla to name a few), family and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents Irwin and Loraine Duchrow and her beloved great-grandson Tyson Hoffman.
A memorial service for Donna will be held Saturday, December 28 at 11 a.m. at Peace UCC, 1756 Dixon St. Stevens Point, WI. Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories after the service.
Burial will be at a later date at Enterprise Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Marshfield Hospital and The House of the Dove for their exceptional care.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna?s family. Gary & Sharon Krugel "
"So sorry for your loss, haven't seen Donna in years. I knew her from when her parents had a boat landing on the Wisconsin River. Knew her brother and sister better but did spend time with her , she was a wonderful person. I know she say hi to Duke when she arrived in heaven. Diana Roshak Szymkowiak"