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NEW ULM--Donna Hoffmann, age 93, of New Ulm died Friday, October 9, 2026 surrounded by family at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm with Father Gerald Meidl celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. The Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. To leave an online condolence for her family or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org
Donna is survived by her husband, Ambrose Hoffmann of New Ulm; daughters, Susie (Bill) Olsen, Judy (Bryan"Jake") Hillesheim, Jane (Ron) Stueber, and Peggy (Terry) O'Kane; sons, Rich (Lisa) Hoffmann, Doug (Sara) Hoffmann, Jeff (Cindy) Hoffmann, Todd (Shelly) Hoffmann, and Chad (Amber) Hoffmann; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sally Kelly, Helen Waibel, Alice Zeig, and Grace Fischer; and brothers, Harold and Eugene Schugel.
Donna Hoffmann was born February 6, 1933 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Mike and Appelonia (Haas) Schugel. She grew up in New Ulm and was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. On June 8, 1955, Donna was united in marriage to Ambrose Hoffmann at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. The couple shared 71 wonderful years of marriage and raised their nine children together.
Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who treasured time spent with her family. She loved cooking and baking, especially making her homemade sauerkraut, German potato salad, strawberry jelly, and apple pies. In her free time, Donna could often be found playing cards or spending countless hours embroidering. She was no stranger to hard work, working alongside her husband on the dairy farm and taking particular pleasure in driving tractor. One of her greatest joys was dancing with Ambrose, a pastime they shared throughout their many years together. Above all else, Donna's family meant the world to her, and she took great pride in caring for those she loved. Her love and dedication to her family will be forever cherished by all who knew her. Blessed be her memory. Bye Ma!