Donna Mae Salin age 91 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Rhinelander, WI passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 with family by her side at Pine Ridge Gardens in Hudson. Donna was born on August 24, 1929 in Rhinelander, WI to parents Frederick and Sarah (Turcotte) Plouff and graduated from Rhinelander High School. She was married to the love of her life, Edward Frank Salin in June of 1950 and together they were blessed with three daughters.
Donna spent the earlier years of her marriage raising her daughters. Once her daughters were in school, she started work as the bookkeeper for St. Josephâs Catholic Parish. She retired from her position as bookkeeper at 45 years, only to stay on for another 10 as a housekeeper at the rectory. Her coworkers especially loved her homemade treats. She was an active member of her church community and often volunteered to help with fish fries, bingo, and the annual bazaar. When Donna wasnât at work, youâd most likely find her in the kitchen baking all kinds of treats. She loved shopping, especially for her grandkids and always had her eyes open for a good sale. She also loved having family meals; her perch fish fries were her familyâs favorite. In the summertime, she and Eddie spent most of their time at the family cabin they owned on Squash Lake. She also loved playing cards with friends and family. Her daughters were her world and she absolutely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Granny made sure to make every holiday special, especially Christmas, with her dancing tree, that the grandkids will always remember.