Donna Sue Peck, 77, of Dubuque passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Hal Murry officiating. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Donna Sue was born on September 23, 1939 in Danville, IL, the only child of Vaughn and Thelma (Emhuff) Denton. She arrived in Iowa as a freshman at University of Dubuque, where she met the love of her life, Bill. They married in 1960 and had two sons and 56 wonderful, love-filled years together. Throughout her career as a teacher, Donna Sue had an incredible impact on so many students around Dubuque. She taught in Dubuque Community Schools for 38 years and was blessed to teach at almost every school in town, including 29 years as the director of the Senior High School Orchestra. The arts were Donna Sue’s great passion. In addition to teaching music, she was a charter member of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and served as its first concertmaster and assistant concertmaster for 29 years. She conducted and performed in countless venues around Dubuque and the tristate area throughout her career. She was so honored to receive the YWCA Women of Achievement Award in 1980 and the University of Dubuque Alumni Award for Community Service in 2013. After retiring, Donna Sue’s artistic spirit turned to quilting. She passionately snipped, sewed and experimented, producing so many true pieces of art that friends and family will cherish for years to come. In retirement, she and Bill traveled the country and the world; spent as much time as possible with their sons and grandchildren; enjoyed spending time with close friends, including in five bridge clubs, PEO, CLIO Club and her fiber arts organization; and devoted time to their extensive garden, particularly the hostas. She is survived by her husband Bill; sons Brian (Laura) of Bettendorf, IA and Brad (Marni) of Ham Lake, MN; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Vaughn and Thelma and beloved aunt Thelma Holt. In lieu of flowers, a Donna Sue Peck memorial fund has been established.