Donna Fae Kuespert, 74, of Kennewick, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2012 in Richland, Wa. She was born on August 22, 1938 to John and Rose (Deranleau) Shepard in Pennington County, South Dakota. Donna worked and owned the Hut Restaurant and Green Gables Motel. She married Alan Kuespert on February 28, 1953. Donna and Al lived in Montana and later moved to Kennewick, Washington. Donna is survived by her loving spouse of 59 years Alan, her three brothers Jim Shepard, Phil Shepard, and Dan Johnson; three sons Robert (Molly), Rick (Sue) and Kelly (Wendy) of Kennewick, WA; six Grandchildren Earl, Tiffany, Bethany, Kayle, Kyle and Rhiannon Kuespert plus numerous nieces and nephews and her lifelong friend Dixie (Pix) Boyd. She was preceded in death by her son Lee, mother Rose Johnson and her sister Dorothy Cunningham. Donna spent her early years in South Dakota. In her teens, she moved to Martin City, Montana where she met her husband Alan. They began their life together with the birth of their first born son Lee in 1954. Then came Bob in 1955. They later moved to Kennewick where sons Rick and Kelly were born. She worked as a bartender for several years and later became owner of the Hut Restaurant. Her and Al later owned and operated the Green Gables Motel. She found joy by spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved traveling and reading. Donna was a very artistic and had a special eye for the interior design of her beautiful home. She had exquisite taste and flair for fashion. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 2 p.m., at Riverview Heights at 1200 S. Olympia, Kennewick, WA.