Donna Meyer, 90, Longtime Ruskin Resident and Devoted Quilter, Dies

Donna Faye (Jensby) Meyer was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and active in the LWML and monthly card party group.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Donna Faye (Jensby) Meyer, a longtime resident of Ruskin, Nebraska, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed quilting, gardening, and attending her family's many events and games. Donna was a faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and active in the LWML and a monthly card party group.

Why it matters

Donna Meyer's life exemplified the values of community, faith, and family that have long been central to rural Nebraska towns like Ruskin. Her passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit St. Mark Lutheran congregation and the broader Hardy/Ruskin area, where she had deep roots spanning multiple generations.

The details

Donna was born on March 28, 1935, in Nelson, Nebraska, and grew up on a farm near Hardy. She married Orville Meyer in 1954 and they made their home on the Meyer family farm near Ruskin, where they raised six children. Donna was known for her skill as a quilter, having made hundreds of quilts over the years. She also enjoyed gardening, camping with family, and wintering in Texas.

  • Donna was born on March 28, 1935.
  • She was baptized on April 21, 1935.
  • She was confirmed on June 12, 1949.
  • She graduated from high school on May 21, 1953.
  • She married Orville Meyer on November 21, 1954.
  • Orville Meyer passed away on August 10, 2011.
  • Donna passed away on February 8, 2026.

The players

Donna Faye (Jensby) Meyer

A longtime resident of Ruskin, Nebraska, who was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother known for her skill as a quilter, gardener, and faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Orville Meyer

Donna's husband, with whom she lived on the Meyer family farm near Ruskin and raised six children.

Leslie and Leona (Harling) Jensby

Donna's parents, with whom she grew up on a farm near Hardy, Nebraska.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

The church in Ruskin, Nebraska, where Donna was a lifelong member and active in the LWML and a monthly card party group.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home

The funeral home in Superior, Nebraska, that is handling the arrangements for Donna's funeral.

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What they’re saying

“Keep the one thing that does not change. Faith in Jesus our Savior, God's Son! Don't sweat the small stuff! Give it all to God!”

— Donna Meyer

What’s next

Donna's funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ruskin, Nebraska, with Pastor Brian Francik officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

The takeaway

Donna Meyer's life exemplified the values of faith, family, and community that have long been central to rural Nebraska towns like Ruskin. Her passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit St. Mark Lutheran congregation, where she was a lifelong, active member.