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Donna E. Gogel, 76, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st at her home. Donna was born March 11, 1948 in Perry County to Dunward and Hazel (VanHooiser) Howe. Donna worked as a Supervisor at the Abbey Press. She enjoyed going for walks, craft shows, pottery, her dogs and gardening.

Donna is survived by her partner Leroy Gogel; a son, Michael (Kim) Gogel of Loogootee and a daughter, Tammy Sprinkle of St. Meinrad; three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne Howe of Tell City and Bill Howe of Owensboro; two sisters, Mary Kellems of Tell City and Georgia (Keith) Smith of Chrisney.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dunward and Hazel Howe; a brother, Dunny Howe and a sister, Brenda Jacob.

There will be no services. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com