Donna M. Baldwin

Donna Baldwin, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, in Wauwatosa, WI. Donna was born to Claude and Maude (Frost) Towne in Lamartine where she grew up. She graduated from Brandon High School. Donna worked as a telephone switchboard operator and later at Giddings and Lewis in Fond du Lac. There she met the man who became her husband, Fred Baldwin. On May 17, 1953, she married Fred Baldwin, in Fond du Lac. Fred and Donna lived in Fond du Lac most of their lives. Their union lasted 72 years. She lived only 13 days after Fred's passing. Donna was a woman of great faith. She liked tap dancing when she was young. She loved to laugh and hear jokes. Her main focus in her life was her children, Mark, Brian, Paula and grandchildren. She attended sporting events, plays, concerts, and everything that involved her family. She was always there to show her support of their endeavors and accomplishments. She and Fred enjoyed live music and concerts. They loved eating out, especially at Gilles and Culver's where she always had a hot fudge sundae with extra hot fudge. Her children and grandchildren will forever remember her for her ability to play "make believe" and improvise to create her own fun and games. Donna is survived by her children: Mark (Melissa) Baldwin of Appleton, Brian (Jean) Baldwin of Milwaukee, and Paula (Carl) Herrick of Kennesaw, Georgia. She is further survived by seven grandchildren: Rachel Baldwin of Los Angeles, California, Kyle (Eileen) Baldwin of Greendale, Wisconsin, Luke (Andrea) Baldwin of Springfield, Ohio, Anna Baldwin of Madison, Joe Baldwin of Port Washington, and Mikaela & Madison Herrick of Kennesaw, Georgia; three great grandchildren: Sloane, Merrick, and Marcella Baldwin. She is further survived by her siblings: Doris (Bernie) Vande Streek, Larry (JoAnn) Towne, Jerry (Jane) Towne, and Ron (Joanne) Towne, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her two brothers, Jack Towne, and Richard Town. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory. Cremation will follow the services.

Donna M. Baldwin

December 18, 1931 - January 3, 2025