Donna Lee Pierce, the daughter of Leonard and Ruth Jones Bauer was born September 30, 1929 northwest of Red Oak in Montgomery County, Iowa. She passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 16 days. Donna was raised in Montgomery County attending Garfield #6 and Stewart rural schools. She graduated from Villisca High School in l947. Donna furthered her education by attending a branch of University of Iowa in Corning, Iowa to obtain her teaching certificate. For two years, she taught students at Greenwood #4 rural school northwest of Tinville, IA. Donna was united in marriage to James F. Pierce at the Villisca United Methodist Church on August 15, 1948, in Villisca, IA. To this union were born four daughters, Deidra, Dorene, Doris and Denise. James and Donna lived on a farm all of their married life. They rented and then purchased their farm northeast of Red Oak in l985. She loved cooking for her family, making sure everyone had their favorite dish or dessert. Donna took pride in her beautiful flowers which came from her flower garden. She treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them. Donna was a member of the First United Methodist Church and U.M.W. in Red Oak. She was also a member of two neighborhood clubs. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Lila Bock and husband Donald; brothers-in-law: Ernest Chaney, Harry Chickering, Harley Chickering, Ross Chickering, Wayne Chickering; and sisters-in-law: Rose Luedeke, Darlene Glasscock, Doris Schultz and Helen Chickering. Donna is survived by her husband: James F. Pierce of rural Red Oak, IA; 4 daughters: Deidra Ash and husband Tom of Lincoln, NE; Dorene Atkinson and husband Don of Villisca, IA; Doris Barr and husband Randal of Red Oak, IA; Denise Manard of Iowa City, IA; 9 grandchildren: Scott Ash & wife Monica of Lincoln, NE; Kristy Barrett & husband Chad of Lincoln, NE; Mark Ash & wife Melissa of Lincoln, NE; Curtis Patterson & wife Carisa of Red Oak, IA; Jason Patterson of Red Oak, IA; Angie Matthews & husband Tim of Lincoln, NE; Nicole Barr of Omaha, NE; Nathan Barr & Caity Todd of Omaha, NE; Wayne Rogers & wife Lindsay of Omaha, NE; 9 great-grandchildren: Garrett & Ryleigh Patterson; Hayden & Ashlyn Barrett; Jonas Rogers; Eli & Tillie Ash; Eyan Barr; Lucas Matthews, and sister: Mrs. Phyllis Chaney of Stanton, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many wonderful friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Red Oak. Rev. Fred Pilecki, Officiating Private burial will take place at a later date in Arlington Cemetery, Villisca, IA. A memorial is being established in Donna's name. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.