Donna Dee Trego was born March 24, 1931 in Gregory, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Arthur and Maude (Cline) Kortmeyer. Donna lived in Gregory, Naper, Nebraska and moved to Winner at the age of 12. Her father, Art, was a butter maker at the creamery in the early years. Later he became an expert in the construction business.
Donna was raised with two brothers, Jack and Harry Kortmeyer, and one sister, Beverly (Bob) Biggins.
Donna attended Winner High School where she began lifelong friendships that she cherished until her passing. Outside of two years in Vermillion, South Dakota, she lived her adult life in Winner.
Donna married Robert Trego, the love of her life, in 1948. From this marriage four children were born, Bruce (Elizabeth) Trego, Vacaville, California, Jackie (Larry) Ertz, Winner, Jim (Tammy Meister ), Colorado Springs, Colorado and Cindy (Jeff) Beringer, Yankton, South Dakota.
Always a servant at heart, Donna was active in many clubs and organizations. She was a 66 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a member of the DAV Auxiliary, Friends of the Library, Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services, Winner United Methodist Church, and the Agape Circle Tripp County Volunteers.
Donna worked in the Tripp County Treasurers Office for 23 years and proudly served two terms as the Tripp County Treasurer until her retirement in 1996. Her post retirement years were spent enjoying the company of her children, grand children and many, many friends.
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