Donna Mae Rinkel

Donna M. Rinkel

Age 85, of Woodbury

Donna M. Rinkel passed away on October 21, 2026, following a lengthy journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Donna was born in Decorah, Iowa, and graduated from Ridgeway High School. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family meant everything to her and remained at the center of her life.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Herbert, and her brothers, Chuck and Robert.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bruce; children, Chris (Kristine) and Mark (Jodi); grandchildren, Kayla, Larissa (Clayton), Cody, Jeffrey, and Bella; four great-grandchildren; sister, Ellie (Larry); and many other relatives and dear friends.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.

A Celebration of Life will follow from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association .