Donna L. Jez, age 68, of Hayward, WI, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Donna was co-owner of Mel's Outdoor Power in Round Lake.

Donna Lee Revak was born December 8, 1951 in Burns, OR, the daughter of Joseph and Audrey (Beger) Revak. She was raised in Weyerhaeuser, WI and graduating from Weyerhaeuser High School. Donna co-owned Mel's Outdoor Power for 25 years. She was passionate about gardening and then discovered quilting in the past few years, bringing color and joy to many nonprofit organizations by donating quilts and pillowcases. Donna loved spending time with Mel, her significant other of 34 years, and her girls, Stephanie and Michelle, and her favorite (and only) sister Barb. She enjoyed numerous telephone calls every week to the girls and Barb, and being entertained by Mel's stories. Donna enjoyed barbequing in the back yard with family and friends.

She is survived by her significant other Mel VanWey of Hayward, WI; daughters Stephanie R. O'Connor of Anchorage, AK, and Michelle L. Jez of Scott Depot, WV; sister Barb Von Hellwig of St. Cloud, MN; niece Cyndi Janssen of Cold Spring, MN; and her dog Hunter.

Donna was preceded by her mother and father Audrey and Joseph Revak, and her brother Richard Revak.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.