Donna Rae Santistevan, 88, of Casper, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
She was born to the late Joseph and Genevieve (Billie) Grubtill, on July 20, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was married to Alfredo (Fred) Santistevan in 1955 and they owned a construction business for twenty years, as well as a successful custom marble & home business in Casper, Wyoming.
Donna was passionate about her family, her garden, and drawing. She loved to dance and was a troop leader of her children's Boy Scout & Girl Scout programs. Donna was adventurous and enjoyed taking the RV to Alcova Lake, where she created her infamous "Alcova Stew" recipe.
She is survived by four children, Alfredo II (wife, Jolaine), Kathleen (husband, Ron), Christopher (wife, Elsa), and Carla Santistevan, and one sister. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, two children, Billie Jo and Joy Lee, two siblings, and her husband.
A viewing will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home from 5-7pm on Wednesday, February 9th. Her service will be held on Thursday at Newcomer Funeral Home at 11:00 am, with a burial at Oregon Trail Veteran Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the community hall in Evansville, Wyoming.
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