MANCHESTER – Myrtle Norma Schneider Donaldson was born on February 9, 1923 in Priddy, Texas to the late Emil Otto Schneider and the late Eleanore Brunhilda Riewe. She was baptized on March 25, 1923 and confirmed on March 18, 1937. Myrtle was married to the late Fletcher Donaldson on February 12, 1943 in Austin, Texas. They were blessed with two children, Patricia (the late John) Goltz of Tucson, AZ, and Rebecca (Rev. David) Rubke of Tullahoma, TN. She was a retired piano teacher and her and Fletcher were quite active at Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, TN and in many community activities, including Community Concerts, and the Texas Wendish Heritage Society.
Myrtle entered eternal life on May 12, 2020, at Baily Manor in Manchester, TN, at the age of 97 years, 3 months, and 3 days. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was interred next to her husband Fletcher at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens on May 18, 2020, there to await the resurrection of all flesh.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from labors, and their works do follow them.
Revelations 14:13
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Faith Lutheran Church of Tullahoma, TN or the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Giddings, TX.
Services
Graveside Service
Starts: 5/18/20 at 2:00pm
Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
Tullahoma, TN 37388