(From Daniel Funeral Home)Donna Faye (Skager) Dick, age 86, of Mandan, North Dakota passed away August 16, 2024, at St. Vincent's in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Donna was born December 11, 1937, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Frank Emanuel Skager and Bessie Imogene (Koester) Skager. On April 24, 1978, Donna married Thomas R. Dick in Greenfield, Missouri.
Donna lived a long, incredible life with many stories to tell and she had a significant impact on a great number of people throughout her time here with us. She was a kind, loving, generous person who always brought an extra level of joy to any room she was in. It is hard to say what Donna will be remembered for the most because she had so many great qualities...
Some might say it was the fact she was such an amazing Mother and Grandmother. Donna had eight children of her own and all those children had children, and those children had children. She had an incredible memory and never forgot any of their birthdays, making each one feel special. Needless to say, she was the Matriarch of a rather large and rowdy group of people, but she loved them, and they loved her dearly.
Some might say it was those awesome cookouts at the farm. In the not-so-distant past, it was common to find Donna in the kitchen on a Saturday, cooking up a storm, in anticipation of that rowdy family showing up to spend an evening at the farm. Whether it was a random summer evening or a major holiday, she always enjoyed cooking for those she loved. Possibly most noteworthy were her famous potato pancakes, which were always a huge crowd pleaser.
Some might go further to say it was actually her baked goods that really left their mark. Famous for her pie crust, cinnamon rolls, spice cake with penuche icing, and many other delicious treats, her memory will live on in the kitchens of her children and grandchildren for generations to come.
Some might say it was Granny's Cafe, which kept all weary hunters well fed and full of coffee. Some might say it is the possibility that her and Tom kept a couple of casinos and Chicken Annie's in business for many years with their frequent patronage. Some might say it was her fire safety advocacy work around the farm that they will remember the most. Donna would always be the first to warn someone if it were too windy to burn trash. Most of the time, that warning was enough to prevent any disasters.
Some might say it was the summer family gatherings or the sleepovers with cousins or the 4th of July bonfires or Halloween hayrides or the go-kart track or just sitting there and sifting through the dirt. Point being, Donna had a unique way of creating wonderful memories out of simplicity and touched so many lives in this way.
Although our most significant memories of Donna may differ person-to-person, there are a couple absolute truths that can be said about Donna Faye Dick.
Some might say it was the fact she was such an amazing Mother and Grandmother. Donna had eight children of her own and all those children had children, and those children had children. She had an incredible memory and never forgot any of their birthdays, making each one feel special. Needless to say, she was the Matriarch of a rather large and rowdy group of people, but she loved them, and they loved her dearly.
Some might say it was those awesome cookouts at the farm. In the not-so-distant past, it was common to find Donna in the kitchen on a Saturday, cooking up a storm, in anticipation of that rowdy family showing up to spend an evening at the farm. Whether it was a random summer evening or a major holiday, she always enjoyed cooking for those she loved. Possibly most noteworthy were her famous potato pancakes, which were always a huge crowd pleaser.
Some might go further to say it was actually her baked goods that really left their mark. Famous for her pie crust, cinnamon rolls, spice cake with penuche icing, and many other delicious treats, her memory will live on in the kitchens of her children and grandchildren for generations to come.
Some might say it was Granny's Cafe, which kept all weary hunters well fed and full of coffee. Some might say it is the possibility that her and Tom kept a couple of casinos and Chicken Annie's in business for many years with their frequent patronage. Some might say it was her fire safety advocacy work around the farm that they will remember the most. Donna would always be the first to warn someone if it were too windy to burn trash. Most of the time, that warning was enough to prevent any disasters.
Some might say it was the summer family gatherings or the sleepovers with cousins or the 4th of July bonfires or Halloween hayrides or the go-kart track or just sitting there and sifting through the dirt. Point being, Donna had a unique way of creating wonderful memories out of simplicity and touched so many lives in this way.
Although our most significant memories of Donna may differ person-to-person, there are a couple absolute truths that can be said about Donna Faye Dick.
1. She was a wonderful Mom and Grandma and brought together an amazing family.
2. She really was a wizard in the kitchen and shared much of that knowledge!
3. She was right, and it was too windy to burn trash that day.
4. Finally, we love her and will miss her beyond what words can say.
Survivors include four sons, Elwyn (Christine) White of Illinois, Kevin (Penny) White of Missouri, Trent White of Missouri, Gary (Nina) White of Missouri; three daughters, Renee (Tim) Sayler of North Dakota, Marva Schnaufer of Missouri, Jean Dick (Robert Boyd) of Missouri; son-in-law, Barry Zietz of North Dakota; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Alvin (Linda) Skager from North Dakota, along multiple cousins, nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom; a daughter, Emily Zietz; son-in-law, Billy Schnaufer; two brothers, Edwin Skager, and Charles Skager; and four sisters, Ethel Layton, Astrid Cook, Lola Holznagel, and Lela Hohbein.
Services will be held both in North Dakota and Missouri.
Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.
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