Donna Lee Sensmeier

July 20, 1923 - April 28, 2021

Donna Lee Sensmeier (nee Watson), Darmstadt, Indiana joined her husband Karl R. Sensmeier in their heavenly home prepared for them by their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 28, 2021. Donna was born the first of seven children to George and Louise (Kidwell) Watson on July 20, 1923 in Vincennes, Indiana. She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Johns Lutheran Church where she remained a member until 1944 when she became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Darmstadt. Karl preceded her in death on February 16, 2008. Also preceding her were brothers, Richard of Indianapolis, IN, Glenn of Speedway, IN, and Clark of Owensville, IN, sisters Beverly Stephens and Phyllis Black of Vincennes, IN and Susan Fossmeyer of El Cajon, CA. Donna was “Mom” to Randall and Joyce (Gosswein) Sensmeier, San Marcos, CA, Gregory and Linda (Phillips) Sensmeier, Orland Park, IL, Jeffrey Sensmeier, Evansville, IN and Scott and Noel (Bryant) Sensmeier, Pelham, AL. Donna was ‘Grandma Donna” to Philip and Katherine (Hartman) Sensmeier, San Marcos, CA, Christopher Sensmeier and Tamara Gardner, Chicago, IL, Kristin (Sensmeier) and Bryan Dobbs, Lisle, IL, Sarah (Sensmeier) and Bryan Tylkowski, Buffalo Grove, and Thomas Carter, Decatur, AL. Donna was “Great Grandma Donna” to Alaura and Abigail Sensmeier, San Marcos, CA, Elizabeth and Samuel Dobbs, Lisle, IL, Luke Sensmeier, Chicago, IL and Theodore Tylkowski, Buffalo Grove, IL. Donna was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her greatest delight in life was to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She was a dear friend and touched many people throughout her long life. Thanks be to God for a life well lived. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the entire staff at North River Health Campus for the dear friendships with Donna and their loving care over the last three years. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave., Evansville, Indiana. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church Darmstadt, 1403 W. Boonville-New Harmony Rd., Darmstadt, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Stan Temme officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church in Darmstadt. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.