In Memory of

Donna

Rae

Relihan

(Hintz)

Obituary for Donna Rae Relihan (Hintz)

Whitewater - Donna Rae Relihan passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021 with her husband Gary, son Brady and daughter Kelly by her side. She was born in 1944 in Portage county, the youngest daughter of the late Lucy and Raymond Hintz.

Donna graduated from the all girl school Mercy High with the class of 1963. She was very active in the Mercy Drum Corps playing the baritone bugle and acting as the equipment manager for the many competitions the girls traveled too. She also played the accordion where she learned her music skills.

Donna met her future husband sophomore year while attending a social between Mercy High and the all boys school, Don Bosco. In 1965 they were married at Holy Ghost (Spirit) Catholic church were she attended grade school.

Donna was the last of her three siblings. She is survived by her loving husband Gary, daughter Kelly, son-in-law Dan, son Brady and five grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

As well as a deep love for her friends & family, Donna loved her favorite cat, Oakley. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A private remembrance celebration of Donna’s life will be held for family and close friends.