Geraldine "Gerri" Donohue

Geraldine "Gerri" Louise Donohue, 83, of Gretna, NE, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Hospice House in Omaha, NE.

Gerri was born August 4, 1942, in Bancroft, NE to Albert Edward and Fern Ilene (Adams) Erb. She went to Westside Elementary and graduated from South High in Omaha. Gerri married her high school sweetheart Patrick J. Donohue Sr. on November 12, 1960, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Gretna. Some of Gerri’s interests were painting, shopping and sewing.

Gerri loved her family, her husband of 65 years, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gerri is survived by her loving husband, Patrick J. Sr. of Gretna, NE; son, Patrick J. Donohue Jr. of Omaha, NE; daughter, Karen L. Albino (Sam) of Ralston, NE; daughter, Kellie A. Urban (Brent) of Gretna, NE; son, Troy C. Donohue (Jennifer) of Omaha, NE; daughter, Kaleen M. (Donnie) Anson of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Mathew Peterson (Brandi), Christopher Donohue (Jen), Kyle Peterson (Wendi), Corey Donohue, Brandon Urban (Amanda), Gage Anson (Kendall), Colin Donohue (Stephanie), Andrew Urban (Taylor), Hailey Draper (Ricky), Christian Donohue (Chloe), Madison Donohue, Ian Urban (Macy), Hannah Evans (Michael), Conner Donohue; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barb Olson of Omaha, NE and Shirley Shirey of Papillion, NE; sisters-in-law, Connie Donohue, Kathy Pecha and Mary Donohue all of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Janice Stephen and Birdy Risch; brothers, Robert Erb and Ronald Erb; parents, Albert and Fern Erb.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gretna, NE with Father Vincent Sunguti officiating. Luncheon will immediately follow services.  Graveside services will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery 78th and Center, Omaha, NE.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Gretna, Nebraska.  Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, Tecumseh, Nebraska.

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