Donna R. Tatkowski, 90, died at her home outside of Bowling Green, Ohio. She was born October 20, 1926 to the late Howard and Nettie (Parcher) Rentz. She graduated from Hamler High School where she met her first husband Donald E. Punches. They were married in 1949 and had nine children. He died in 1964 from an auto accident.
Donna is survived by her four daughters: Connie Punches, Deshler; Karen (Larry) Panning, McClure; Nancy Martin, Bowling Green; Colleen Johnston, Hamilton, Indiana; and her five sons: Rob (Donna) Punches, Bowling Green; Dan (Marilyn) Punches, Toledo; Bill (Brenda) Punches, Bowling Green; John Punches, McClure; and Tracy (Cassie) Punches, Grand Rapids, Ohio.
She has 20 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Clarence, Harmon, Paul, Heb, Harold, Burl, Owen, and sisters Ethel, Mary, Betty, Helen, and Thelma.
Donna was married on July 20, 1974 for 43 years to her loving husband Daniel Tatkowski who survives in rural Bowling Green, Ohio. They enjoyed traveling, gardening, and eating out. She was a member of Hamler American Legion Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Wright-Hanneman Funeral Home, 24084 W. Second Street, Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522. Tele: 419-832-2511.
Memorial Contributions may be gifted in Donna’s honor to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.
Online Condolences as well as fond memories may be left for Donna’s family by visiting www.hannemanfh.com.
