Donna Marie (Hertel) Swanson

January 11, 1945 - November 30, 2021

Donna Marie (Hertel) Swanson, 76, of Newburgh, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home. She was born January 11, 1945 in Evansville to the late Linus and Ludwina (Schuler) Hertel. Donna graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1963. She was part owner and retired from Northside Auto Spring. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in the County. Donna was a loving wife and mother, but her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was very well-liked with a giving spirit and was always willing to help anyone in need. Donna is survived by her husband of 27 years, Peter “Pete” Swanson; son Carl (Lisa) Fenwick; daughter-in-law, Amanda Fenwick; grandchildren, Adam Fenwick, Joshua Fenwick, and Riley Fenwick; sister, Carol (Gary) Datzman; nieces and nephews, Janeen (Jody) Hurley, Mark Hurley, Bruce Hurley, Andy Fenwick, Tracie Fenwick, and many others; and step-son, Paul Swanson. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester “Butch” Fenwick; son, Chris Fenwick; sister, Eva Jean Will; and brother, Ronald Joseph Hertel. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Derek Head officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Church Cemetery in Vanderburgh County. Memorial contributions may be made to the favorite charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.