Donna Sansaver Wimmer

Donna Sansaver Wimmer passed from this earthly world to take her place with our Lord and Savior, on December 22, 2024. Donna, affectionately known by many as Donna Lynn, was in the presence of God and family when she passed due to complications of a sudden brain tumor. Many members of her family were blessed to have spent time with her during her fight, passing along their appreciation for her gifts of love and generosity and even joining her in reciting the “Hail Mary.” 

Donna was born May 5, 1945 to Roy and Mary (Azure) Sansaver in Poplar, MT. She attended Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated high school in 1964 from Wolf Point High School. Donna then pursued and obtained her nursing degree from Northern Montana College. Her nursing career and passion to help others led her to Waco, Texas, where she was eventually blessed with two beautiful daughters, Nadine and Natalie; Natalie being born in Sidney, MT. Valuing her daughters above all else, Donna recognized that returning home to Wolf Point was the best choice for her, Nadine and Natalie. 

Donna met the love of her life, Roger Wimmer in 1970, and there was no question that he would be the one that she, Nadine and Natalie would spend the rest of their lives with as a loving family. The couple was married and in January of 1973 welcomed the youngest child, Brad. 

Donna retired from nursing in the early 90’s. Her devout faith and her drive to put the needs of others above her own, kept her active in the Catholic Church and the community, including being a member of the Catholic Daughters, Wolf Point Optimists, active Parish Ministry and countless church, school, and community fundraising events. Never the kind to want a spotlight upon her, most of Donna’s giving took place in private with volunteering her time and resources to family, friends, and community members in need. 

Donna’s devotion to her faith and her love for her family was unparalleled. Those who knew her best knew that her matter-of-fact demeanor might set you back on your heels, but that her heart and her home would always welcome you in. 

Donna is survived by her husband, Roger, daughters Nadine (Pete) Loomis, Natalie Stein, son, Brad (Dixi) Wimmer, brother Paul “Bud” (Nancy) Sansaver, Mary Ann “Toots” Verwolf, and Don “Butch” Sansaver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mary Sansaver, brother James Sansaver, bother-in-law Tom Verwolf, sister-in-law LaVonne Sansaver, and sister-in-law Kathleen Sansaver. 

Donna is survived by four grandchildren; Haeley (Thomas) Delahee, Madalynn Stein, Peyton Wimmer, and Ethan Wimmer. She is also survived by several loving cousins, nephews, nieces, and in-laws of all whom she loved and cherished.