Background
Hillestad, Donna Dawn was born on May 13, 1938 in Merrill, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Martin T. and Edna (Frederick) Dietrich.
Hillestad, Donna Dawn was born on May 13, 1938 in Merrill, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Martin T. and Edna (Frederick) Dietrich.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Mankato University, 1962.
Office nurse, Fairmont (Minnesota) Clinic, 1963-1965; private duty, public health nurse, Fairmont (Minnesota) Clinic, 1965-1967; charge nurse, supervisor, Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center, Fairmont, since 1967. Nurse insurance physical for numerous insurance companies, 1980-1997.
Active Fairmont Community Concert Association. Host foreign exchange students, 1989, 90, 91, 92. Member American Association of University Women (public relations committee 1986-1987, historian 1982-1984, bulletin editor 1985-1986, chairman hospitality 1987-1988, member cultural interests committee 1980-1981, International Relations award 1991), Business and Professional Women (chairman international relations 1986, emblem chairman 1982-1983, public relations committee 1984-1985, foundation committee.1990, historian 1976, nominating sunshine committee 1989-1990, auditing committee 1986-1987, secretary 1985-1986, 88-89), Holiday Travel Club (founder), Friendship Force (Southern Minnesota chapter secretary 1995-1997), Tourist Club, Community Club, Garden Club.
Married John Curtis Hillestad, July 18, 1959. Children: Dori Jean, David Jeffrey.