Donna J. Nevil, age 88 of New Glarus passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on July 12, 1931 in New Glarus the daughter of Joseph H. and Louise B. (Jordi) Gmur. Donna graduated from New Glarus High School in 1949, and on September 16, 1950 she was united in marriage to Lowell "Jeff" Nevil at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus. Donna had provided in-home childcare, and worked at the New Glarus Bakery, Chalet Landhaus, New Glarus Chamber, and Swiss Historical Village. She was a member of the Swiss United Church of Christ. Donna enjoyed traveling, playing cards, following UW basketball and football, and an occasional trip to play the slots.

Donna is survived by her husband Lowell "Jeff", children Debra (Jim) Kundert, Patrick (Laura) Nevil, and Mike (Shawna) Nevil, grandchildren Nicole (Justin) Nevil-Oppliger, Troy (Lindsey) Nevil, Kyle (Emily Tachon) Kundert, Markus, Mason, and Zoe Nevil, great-grandchildren Greyson, Gibson, and Lila Nevil-Oppliger and Tenley & Treyton Nevil, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Kenneth, Dean, and Richard Gmur, sisters Kathryn Gmur, Ruth Iverson, Lois Knaus, and Elizabeth Gmur, and sister-in-law Arlene Elmer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 Fifth Ave., New Glarus, WI with Pat Pluss officiating.

A gathering will precede the memorial service from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus.

Memorials are suggested to the Swiss United Church of Christ or New Glarus Fire Department.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.