Donna Mae Hopperdietzel

Donna Mae Hopperdietzel, 98, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2026, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community.

Donna was born August 19, 1928, in White River, South Dakota, to Roy Hartwell Cassidy and Verna M. Cassidy. She grew up and attended schools in White River, South Dakota.

On March 8, 1947, she married Melvin H. Wehnes in Custer, South Dakota.

On June 12, 1994, she married Paul Hopperdietzel in South Dakota.

She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She did Braille reading at the church. She enjoyed sewing, and tole painting. She loved the outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Orvik of Idaho Falls, ID; 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Verna Cassidy; first husband, Melvin H. Wehnes; second husband, Paul Hopperdietzel; son, Ronnie Wehnes; daughter, Pam Reives; grandson, Lester Reives; and brother, Jim Cassidy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2071 12th Street in Idaho Falls, with Pastor Garen Pay officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.