Donna Rae Judith Reek (nee Aberle) passed away peacefully at Bethesda Dilworth on September 25th, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born in St. Louis, MO on April 9th, 1945.

Donna was predeceased by Raymond and Theresa Aberle.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Michael Reek, daughter Michele Edstrom (Dr. Greg Edstrom), granddaughter Kelsey Brown (Danny Brown), grandson Josh Hyatt, and great-granddaughter Blair Brown.

Donna loved children and last worked for Word of Life Lutheran School Latchkey program before she retired, she enjoyed watching her grandchildren, loved bingo, and going to the casino with her son. She was a giving and loving person and at the end gave her body to science.

In lieu of flowers, Donna would want all individuals to consider giving his/her body to science in order to help medical research.