Donna Bargman
Donna Jean (Balgeman) Bargman was born on May 23, 1932, on a farm near West Bend, Iowa. She left her life on earth November 19, 2025. Donna graduated from Algona High School. She married Bob and traveled to multiple locations to further his teaching career and became parents to two children. In the 60’s they moved to California. Donna was active in local and school organizations. She held her PEO sisterhood close to her heart throughout her life. Bob and Donna moved to Fort Dodge in the early 70’s where Donna had various job experiences. She was the events manager at Starlight Village, a realtor for Joe Brown Realty and owned a boutique and a furniture store at the Trolley Center. After retirement Bob and Donna spent over 20 years living in Arizona. They enjoyed time with friends, playing cards and singing in choirs. Donna was blessed to have close friends in Arizona and Iowa. She also felt blessed to have her two children close by. Grandchildren held a special place in her heart. In these later years she enjoyed holding and playing with her great-grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her son Robb Bargman of Des Moines; her daughter Beth (Jerry) Schnurr of Fort Dodge; grandchildren Will Schnurr (Erin Leigh), Ellen (Tyler) Wallingford and Ben (Lauren) Schnurr; great-grandchildren Elsie, Theo and Lucille Wallingford and Kennedy and Wesley Schnurr. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; her parents; brother Earle Balgeman and sisters JoAnn Meyer and Janet Hintz.
A family burial ceremony will be held in the near future. Arrangements have been entrusted with Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Memorials may be left to Friendship Haven.
