Donna Shuler

Donna Ruth Shuler died August 5, 2023 at her home in Soldotna, AK surrounded by family. Services were held at Kenai Bible Church in Kenai, AK Saturday, August 12. Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai, AK.

Donna was born February 13, 1933 in Waukon to Melvin J. and Ruth (Selberg) Anderson. Donna grew up as the oldest of nine children. Her mothering skills started early as she was the primary caregiver for her siblings after her father died.

Donna loved children. She hoped to train to be a teacher, but health issues prevented this. Donna worked with children in residential treatment homes before her marriage.

Donna married Lyle Shuler July 3, 1959 and had four children (Mark, Carol, Gordon and Joyce) and two stepchildren (Michael and David). Donna’s family was very important to her, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna loved flowers, birds, word search puzzles, going to garage sales and watching old movies. She loved living on the bluff in Kenai, AK and loved watching the eagles fly by.

Donna experienced a lot of hardship in her life but was sustained by her strong faith in Jesus. She had a love for others that was expressed with a very loving and giving heart. She will be greatly missed.