Donna Marie Amateis, 94, of Bridgeport, Nebraska, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Skyview of Bridgeport. Per her request cremation has taken place with a private family inurnment at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Broadwater Fire and Rescue Unit. Online condolences may be made by viewing Donna’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome. com.
Donna was born April 12, 1929, at Bancroft, NE, to Herman Blome, Sr. and Lana (Abendroth) Blome.The family moved to western Nebraska in 1937, living on the Camp Rock Ranch west of Bridgeport. In 1947 the family moved their ranching operation south of Bridgeport. She attended school in Bridgeport, graduating in 1948.
Donna married Pete Amateis, Jr., of Broadwater, NE, on June 13, 1948, at the Lutheran Church in Bridgeport. They lived on a ranch west of Broadwater for 34 years and in 1982 they moved into Broadwater. Pete preceded her in death on September 3, 2011.
