Donna Jean Reese, 91, passed away peacefully April 10, 2024, in Hot Springs SD.

Jean was born February 17, 1933, in Pringle, SD to George W. Barnes and Catherine (Rice) Barnes.  Jean went to school in Pringle and Custer and played the clarinet in the Custer school band.    In 1951 Jean married John Krausert, who was in the U.S. Air Force and they had 4 children, Diana, Debbie, Donna and David. After raising them on her own for many years, she married Gene Reese of Custer in 1976 and they were happily married until his death in 1998. They had many adventures traveling the world and RVing and Jean loved her annual mother/daughter trips.  She enjoyed card games and dominoes.  She was a member of the Eastern Star.

Jean was a wonderful mother and loved all her family dearly.  She played piano and was a skilled artist in oils and acrylics.  Her works of art are cherished by members of the family.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband Gene; her parents; sisters, Joan Bernal, Jessie Vidger; her brother, David Barnes and his 3 children, Ricky; Micky; Vicky; son, David Krausert; grandson, Billy Eisenbraun and special friend, Donald Kelly of Wall, SD.

She is survived by her daughters, Diana (Steve) Owen; Debbie Krausert; Donna (Alvin) Crown; stepchildren, Dan (Mary) Reese; Diane (Dave) Scott; numerous nieces; nephews; cousins; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and many friends.

Graveside services will be held on 16 April, 2PM at the Custer Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Custer Community Church to share memories and stories of times with Jean.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Masonic Lodge #66 A.F. & A.M. in Custer, SD.