Donna Jean Hertzberg's Obituary
Donna Jean Hertzberg of Mililani, Hawaii passed away on September 11, 2023. She was 82 years young. Donna was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1941 to Frederick and Arline. She grew up in Cedarburg Wisconsin and graduated from Cedarburg High School.
Donna had a love for animals at a very young age. In her 20's she was a breeder of Scottish Terriers and Irish Setters. On February 15, 1968, Donna made the Menomonee Falls Newspaper when one of her Scottish Terriers gave birth to an unprecedented dozen puppies. Donna had to hand feed all 12 puppies due to the mother being unable to nurse them. Those were some long nights. She carried on her love of Scotties and before her passing was the proud owner of George and Diva. She entered George in beginner novice obedience trials where he won several ribbons. Donna also had 3 cats and a parrot that she loved dearly.
Donna also enjoyed being a successful salesperson selling cars during a time when it was a field dominated by men. She worked for several dealerships during her lifetime including Servco Toyota, Jack Safro Toyota in Wisconsin and Tony Honda. After leaving car sales, she entered into furniture sales working for Home World Furniture. Nothing made her happier than when she could get great deals for her customers and those same customers would return. She eventually retired from Home Word and enjoyed retirement life.
When Donna passed, she was surrounded by family and friends who loved and cared deeply for her. One of her friends said that she will always be remembered for her strength, spirit, courage, and love of life. Donna had a smile that would light up any room. Not a day will go by that she will not be remembered and missed by those who knew her.
The ones we love are never gone from our hearts, they will always be there in spirit from a gentle breeze that kisses our cheek, a butterfly fluttering by or a rainbow brightening the skies. This will be our Donna reminding us that she is not gone. The memories Donna left as a mother and friend will always live on in our hearts and in her stories until we meet again. She will be forever remembered and loved.
Donna is survived by her children Peter Hertzberg (Tanya), Dean Hertzberg (Kristi), Tish Oshima (Nathan) along with 5 grandchildren.
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