Donna Kay Martin Sagebiel passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 13.
Born in Fort Worth, Donna was the eldest daughter of Johnny Wayne and Eleanora Martin. She grew up in White Settlement and was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Detmold, Texas.
Donna graduated from Brewer High School and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Worth where she married the love of her life, Gordon Frederick Sagebiel, on April 8, 1967. They met at Tarleton State University where she studied nursing. They traveled to College Station where Gordon studied at Texas A&M University. Together, they had four children and 10 grandchildren.
Donna was known for her creative talents in decorating cakes and countless sewing projects. Donna enjoyed helping her children's pursuits in band, 4-H, FFA, and Camp Fire projects. She served her church, leading Vacation Bible School, coordinating Mother Daughter Banquets, and more. Additionally, she often substitute-taught at Aledo High School. Closer to home, she encouraged her children and grandchildren to do well in school and study hard. Her favorite thing to do was spending time with family and creating her legacy of handmade gifts.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 55 years, Gordon Sagebiel.
Donna is survived by her two sisters, Sharron and the late Bill Burt and Bonnie and Jim Story, as well as her children, Richard and Nancy Sagebiel of Bastrop, Jason and Dr. Anna Sagebiel of Clive, Iowa, Rev. Jennifer and Chris Gold of Marion, and Dr. Kayla and Michael Sweet of Buda. Surviving grandchildren are: Daniel, Grace, Hannah, Rayann, Wyatt, Wayde, Zachary, Zane, Kyle and Matthew; along with numerous nieces, nephews and loving family members and friends.
A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, August 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with interment at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Consideration of memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church (Fort Worth), The American Diabetes Association ,or to a charity of choice is suggested.
The Community News
August 30, 2024
