Dana Wiersma

Dana Lea Wiersma, 41, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on April 22, 2025. She was born in Rochester on February 29, 1984, to Mike and Rita (Bossart) Wiersma. Dana attended Kingsland High School in Spring Valley, MN and graduated in 2003.

Dana moved to Preston, MN where she lived with her dog, Casey. She then moved to Rochester with the services of Cardinal of MN. For the past five years, Dana enjoyed her independence in her own apartment with support services from Bear Creek Services. Dana worked in Hospitality at several Rochester businesses. Dana often shared her love of the work at St Mary's Cafeteria and her crew from Opportunity Services. Dana was a fierce advocate for herself and others. She worked hard to be independent and live life her way. With the support of family, friends, services and technology, she did just that...a life well-lived.

Dana was a proud member of the Rochester Flyers, loved attending Northern Pines Camp and spent hours enjoying Disney and going to Disney World. Her biggest love was her family and being the BEST AUNTIE to her nieces and nephews.

Dana is survived by her parents, Mike and Rita Wiersma of Stillwater, siblings Melissa Kelly of Rochester, Christina (Eric) Bradey of Rochester, Michael (Katy) Wiersma or Preston, and James Wiersma of Stillwater, nieces and nephews, Ashley, Izabelle, Logan, Sharon, Tyler, Drew, Beau and Bently and great nephew Donavon.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

A celebration of life will be held from 11am - 2pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ranfranz and Vine Remembrance and Reception Centre, 5482 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN.

Please come and celebrate Dana with us. We encourage Disney or Camp wear as that is what you would see Dana wearing every day. A variety of pictures, stories and music will also be shared...after all it is Dana's celebration.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wiersma family.