Donna R. Ries, age 74, passed away October 12, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Brazil, IN to the late Raymond and Ruby Selby. Donna worked at Zollner Piston and most recently at Sam's Club for 10 years. She is survived by her children, Susan (Brendan Kendregan) Cole, and John (Brenda) Cole both of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren, Dallas, Christa, Shanna and Casondra; and 2 great-grandchildren, Aidan and Elias. Donna was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Waltenburg and Kenneth Ries. Service is 10:30 am, Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Fairhaven Funeral Home, 6557 N. Clinton St., with calling one-hour prior. Calling also Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkview Hospital Cancer Institute. To sign the online obituary, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com