Donna D. Miller

Donna D. Miller (nee Buss) of Pewaukee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at age 86. She was born in Fort Atkinson on January 30, 1935 the daughter of Benjamin and Helen (nee Rebenstorf) Buss. In 1955 she married the love of her life, Robert C. Miller in Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 14, 2005. Donna worked for Culligan Water for 28 years until her retirement in 1994. Donna was a quiet, sweet, kind woman who enjoyed spending time and caring for her family. Her baked apple slices were a loved family staple. She enjoyed going to the casino with her sister Cindy, watching the game show station, and listening to country western music.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter Robin Harris of Waukesha, sister Cindy Millard of West Allis, granddaughter Tracey Lopez, great-granddaughters Jasmine Harris and Miranda Lopez. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband Robert, she was preceded in death by her siblings Ben and Violet and granddaughter Jennifer Harris.

The family would like to thank Britta from Allay Hospice, Denette and other caregivers at Legacy Assisted Living and friend Carol Mengel for all their support and wonderful care over Donna.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. The funeral mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. all at St. Joseph Catholic in Big Bend, S89 W22650 Milwaukee Ave, Big Bend, WI 53103. Burial will be at a later date at Rural Home Cemetery in Big Bend.

To honor Donna’s generous heart, donations in her name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (620 S. 76th Street Suite 160 Milwaukee, WI 53214) or the United for Waukesha Community Fund (United Way Pledge Processing: P.O. Box 88988 Milwaukee, WI 53288-8988, Please add check memo of “United for Waukesha Community Fund” to ensure your gift is directed correctly).