Donna K Rygiewicz

MADISON- Donna K. (Licht) Rygiewicz, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1946 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Everett and Pearl (Goethke) Licht.  She married the love of her life Raymond R. Rygiewicz on August 31,1962 in Packwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Donna graduated from MATC with a degree in accounting on the Dean’s List.  She worked at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for 27 years before retiring.

Donna had a love of history and was a long-time member of the Sauk County Historical Society.  She had a special interest in the Ringling Family from Baraboo.  She was also an avid reader her whole life.  Donna read everything from Laura Ingalls Wilder to Stephen King.

Donna is survived by her husband Raymond; their four children: Sandy (Phil) DiCaprio, Jeff (Peggy) Rygiewicz, Roger (Dawn Natter) Rygiewicz, Rory Rygiewicz, her five grandchildren: Jon, Sara, Nicole, Austin, and Danny; four great-grandchildren: Kristina, Aurora, Kayden, and Owen; two sisters: Dorothy and Cathleen; and a brother Keith; and many relatives and dear friends. 

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Paul and Lloyd; and one grandson Justin.

Visitation will be from 10-11:00 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Cress Funeral Home, 3325 East Washington Ave. with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 AM. 

Cress East Washington

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