Donna Marie Keeler, age 89 of Clear Lake, passed away on Sat., March 11 at the Heritage of Foley.  Visitation was Mon., March 13, with Parish Prayers at Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church, Becker. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday at the church with Fr. Mike Kellogg officiated. Interment was at St. Francis Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello.

 

Donna was born on March 6, 1928 in Becker Township to Henry and Ellen (Woolhouse) Pittman.  She attended and graduated from Becker High School.  On January 10, 1947, she was united in marriage to Basil Keeler.  The couple lived in the Minneapolis area until moving back to Clear Lake in 1977.  She was employed as a key punch operator for several business in the Twin Cities area.  She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, time at the casino, and was an excellent seamstress. 

 

Donna is survived by her son, Kevin of Clear Lake;  daughter Beth (Dave) Ahrens of Clear Lake;  sister Alice Klatt of Monticello;  brothers Donald Pittman of Big Lake, and James Pittman of Santiago Township.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ellen Pittman;  husband Basil in 1993;  son Jackie;  an infant son;  daughter Linda;  and granddaughter Amy Jo.