Donna V. Siegrist, age 81 of Greenville, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:45 AM. Donna was born on December 25th, 1942 to the late Ray & Delma (Sweat) Phipps, in Lancing, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Stivers High School, class of 1961. She was a proud U.S. Army Reserves veteran and had served from 1991- 2002, ending her time in service as a Captain. Donna had spent her younger years working as a RN at various hospitals and was a Nursing Teacher at various schools later in life. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, enjoyed helping out at the American Legion, and volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader for many years where she held many positions including Eagle Scout Review Board Committee Member. She enjoyed teaching CPR and First Aid. She had a Master’s in Teaching, Master’s in Logistics, and a Master’s in Nursing; her desire to learn new things never stopped. Donna was a hard worker and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and wife; she will be truly missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Robert Siegrist, a brother in infancy, and 3 sisters.
Survived by her husband of 62 years, Jerry Siegrist, whom she married on July 24, 1961; their son Chris (Angie) Siegrist and their children Blake Siegrist and Savanna Siegrist; their son John (Michelle) Siegrist and their children Jacob Siegrist and Johnna Siegrist; their step-grandchildren Amanda (Josh) Williamson, Delrae (Tyler) Matte; their 6 step-great-grandchildren; her sister Charlene (Robert) Norris of South Carolina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all of the Comprehensive Health Care Nurses, who provided such wonderful care and compassion to Donna and her family over the past year.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Nov 4, 2023 at Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio with Pastor Tony Price presiding. Military Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Honor Guard at the graveside. Following the graveside service there will be a Celebration of Life at the Church of Christ Rec Center in Palestine starting at 1 PM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or The Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements entrusted to Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Siegrist Family.
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