Donna Kay Lauer
May 18, 1954 – March 9, 2023
Donna Kay Lauer, 68, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on March 9, 2023 at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, Maryland. Donna was born on May 18, 1954 in Maryland to the late Charles King and Kay Snow. She grew up in Adelphi, MD and graduated from Northwestern High School. After high school, she married the love of her life, Raymond Lauer in 1973. She became a mother to Chip, Eric and Lana and later welcomed daughter, Charlene.
While Donna had a successful professional career in medical administration, she will forever be remembered most, as a loving wife, mom, grandma and great grandmother. Her love for her family was evident in the way she took care of everyone, would defend them at any cost, and served as the strong willed matriarch that they could look up to and aspire to be. She was an amazing cook and her Thanksgiving dinners were legendary. One of Donna’s favorite past times was her vacations with family to Wildwood, New Jersey. She could always be found joking around and making those around her laugh with her comedic timing and witty sense of humor.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Charlene Mayo (Chris), and son, Eric Lauer (Tresa). Granddaughters, Kristen Drury (Matt), Ashley Sunderland (Jake), and Casey Mayo. She is also survived by her five great grandsons; Brandon, Hunter, Parker, Mason, and Landon. She was preceded in death by her son Chip Lauer, daughter Lana Lauer, and her beloved husband, Raymond Lauer.
The family will receive friends Friday March 17, 2023 from 10 until the time of service 12 Noon at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland. Interment is private.
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10 Mar 2023
2:24pm
Larry & I are saying goodbye to another Oldie but Goodie Friend, Donna, we will always treasure our fun loving memories & will always cherish the wonderful times we had together. Say hello to Ray, Neil, Diane, Dottie, & Chas for us, until we meet up together again & and only Heaven knows that once we are all together again, we will have on heck of a good time! Love Terry & Larry
City
Ellicott City
State
Maryland
10 Mar 2023
4:27pm
I’ve known Donna since first grade at Lewisdale. We went all through school together. She was a kind and sweet person. There was nothing rough about her. Like so many it was great to reconnect through FB.
My prayers to her family and to let know it was joy to grow up with her.
Cheryl Collett
City
Mount Airy
State
Maryland
10 Mar 2023
5:18pm
I cannot imagine not hearing your laugh, talking about old times, and just being together. How you could turn a sad situation into a laugh, making life problems go away. For sixty years you were a great friend that can never be replaced. I love you and will miss you every day. I pray that your prayer was answered, and you were met by Ray.
Karen
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
11 Mar 2023
5:00pm
To Donna’s family and friends, my deepest sympathy. She took such love and pride in her family and she will be missed greatly. Right after I was told about her passing I heard this song and this line is so appropriate now. “The only scars in heaven will not belong to you and me. The only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now”. (I do not know who sings this or who wrote it) May your rest in the comfort and peace our Lord provides.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
12 Mar 2023
3:12pm
My condolences to all of her family members. Donna was one of a kind. She could take a negative situation and turn it into a positive one. She will be missed by many.
City
Laurel
State
Md
12 Mar 2023
8:29pm
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry to hear this. Donna has been on my mind a lot lately. She was a great sister-in-law even thought we haven’t seen each other in 30+ years. I was so happy to reconnect on facebook. I know how hard this is for Charlene and Eric and your families but I know how much she missed your dad and I’m sure she’s celebrating being reunited with him.
City
Charlotte
State
NC
13 Mar 2023
2:40am
My sincere condolences to all of Donna’s family. She was your rock and spoke of you often and with great love. Working with her at CWC was often a funny adventure. She will be missed by many
Fondly,
Cathie Shelton
City
string:HENDERSONVILLE
State
string:NC
13 Mar 2023
5:27pm
My deepest condolences to the family . Donna was my boss at capital women’s care . She believed in me even when I didn’t . She was such a wonderful woman who taught me so much . I feel like I know your family even though I don’t . That’s all she talked about . Prayers to you all .
City
Gaithersburg
State
MD
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Larry & I are saying goodbye to another Oldie but Goodie Friend, Donna, we will always treasure our fun loving memories & will always cherish the wonderful times we had together. Say hello to Ray, Neil, Diane, Dottie, & Chas for us, until we meet up together again & and only Heaven knows that once we are all together again, we will have on heck of a good time! Love Terry & Larry
I’ve known Donna since first grade at Lewisdale. We went all through school together. She was a kind and sweet person. There was nothing rough about her. Like so many it was great to reconnect through FB.
My prayers to her family and to let know it was joy to grow up with her.
Cheryl Collett
I cannot imagine not hearing your laugh, talking about old times, and just being together. How you could turn a sad situation into a laugh, making life problems go away. For sixty years you were a great friend that can never be replaced. I love you and will miss you every day. I pray that your prayer was answered, and you were met by Ray.
Karen
To Donna’s family and friends, my deepest sympathy. She took such love and pride in her family and she will be missed greatly. Right after I was told about her passing I heard this song and this line is so appropriate now. “The only scars in heaven will not belong to you and me. The only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now”. (I do not know who sings this or who wrote it) May your rest in the comfort and peace our Lord provides.
My condolences to all of her family members. Donna was one of a kind. She could take a negative situation and turn it into a positive one. She will be missed by many.
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry to hear this. Donna has been on my mind a lot lately. She was a great sister-in-law even thought we haven’t seen each other in 30+ years. I was so happy to reconnect on facebook. I know how hard this is for Charlene and Eric and your families but I know how much she missed your dad and I’m sure she’s celebrating being reunited with him.
My sincere condolences to all of Donna’s family. She was your rock and spoke of you often and with great love. Working with her at CWC was often a funny adventure. She will be missed by many
Fondly,
Cathie Shelton
My deepest condolences to the family . Donna was my boss at capital women’s care . She believed in me even when I didn’t . She was such a wonderful woman who taught me so much . I feel like I know your family even though I don’t . That’s all she talked about . Prayers to you all .