Donna Sue Poehlein
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Donna Sue Poehlein, 83, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2019, at the Aspen Trace Rehabilitation Center in Greenwood, Indiana.
Donna was born on August 3, 1934 in Tell City, Indiana to Cletus and Marie (Howell) Birchler. She graduated from Tell City High School class of 1952, where her fellow students voted her as the most intelligent in the class. Later that year, Donna married her husband of 64 years, David (Dave) Poehlein and they began their lives together in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donna was a stay at home mother to their six children and then found her passion for restoring antique furniture in the early 1970s. Donna was happiest spending time with her family.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Marie; husband, Dave; sister, Janice; and her son, Stephen.
Donna is survived by her children Greg Poehlein of Charlemont, MA, Kristina (Steve) McGuire of Indianapolis, IN, Phillip Poehlein of Portland, OR, Jennifer (Mike) Burton of Franklin, IN, and David (Victoria) Poehlein of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren Nathan, Stephen, Kristine, Jonathan, Joshua, Brandon, Brian, Elizabeth, Brittany, Victoria, Madalyn, Cassandra, Emily, and Henry; great grandchildren Vincent, Kayleigh, David, Conor, Josh, Jacob, Mackenzie, Peyton, Stephanie, Savannah, Kayleigh, Aniyah, and Jaelyn; her brother Rick (Dianne) Birchler of Colorado, and her loving nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 26th at 3PM at Swartz Community Mortuary Family and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN 46131 where friends may call from 12 Noon till service time. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.