Deanna Marie Reu, 82, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 12:37 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.
She was born on December 15, 1943, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Dehlia (Ball) Krebill. On September 8, 1963, she married Richard H. Reu in Donnellson, Iowa.
She is survived by her husband: Richard; two children: Mike (Paula) Reu, Penny (Vince) Hocker; grandchildren: Brandon (Lexy) Reu, Jessica (Darion) Weber, Clayton (Clarissa) Hocker, Katie (Chad) Schinstock; seven great grandchildren; brothers-in-law: Ray Tull and David Reu. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Barb Tull; sisters and brothers-in-law: Willis and Colleen Kirchner, Carol and Pauline Blacksmith, Howard and Darlene Metcalf and Wanda Reu.
Deanna was a 1961 graduate of Donnellson High School. She later graduated from Burlington Cosmetology and went on to own and operate Deanna’s Beauty Shop for sixty years before her retirement. A lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Donnellson, she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher for forty years.
In her earlier years, Deanna enjoyed traveling and motorcycling. She also took great joy in feeding and watching the birds and squirrels outside her home. Above all, Deanna cherished time spent with her family, who were the center of her life.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Aaron Hand officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Evangelical Cemetery in Donnellson.
A memorial has been established in her memory. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
