Donna L. Brooks

Donna Lu (Bertelsen) Brooks, Age 86 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at Covenant Living of Golden Valley.

Donna was born August 12, 1933 in Thornton, Iowa, to Hans and Hulda Bertelsen. She is preceded in death by parents Hans and Hulda, husband James (Jim), and brother and sister-in-law Eugene and Arlis Bertelsen.

She is survived by children, Spencer Brooks and Celeste (Scott) Ulberg, beloved grandchildren Henry and Lilly, her dog Kirby, special nieces Lori, Terri, and Sue, and many dear relatives and close friends.

Donna grew up on a farm in Thornton, Iowa. She attended Iowa State Teachers College and taught 2nd grade in Iowa. She was married 40 years to Jim, until his death in 2000. Donna lived in St. Louis Park for 60 years. Donna worked 30 years as a dedicated Special Ed. paraprofessional in St. Louis Park. She was an avid Minnesota sports fan. Go Twins! Donna enjoyed serving on Altar Guild at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, her bowling league, traveling, dogs, baking, sewing, listening to Sid Hartman, ice cream, and time with her grandchildren and friends. She was dearly loved and a friend to all, and will be remembered for her sweet, thoughtful and kind spirit.

A private burial will be held at Lakewood Cemetery on April 25. A public celebration will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley or Park Nicollet Struthers Parkinson’s Center.