Poland, Donna (Meiske) 81, of St. Paul, died Monday, March 23, 2015. She is survived by her children, Susan Meiske, Sally Meiske Pinkston, Thomas Meiske, Mary Birrell (John) and four grandchildren. She worked at the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management for 25 years until her retirement two years ago. Prior to that, she supervised food service at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and on-campus dorm residences. In the late 70's she was an instructor in Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, Donna spent most of her adult life in St. Paul, Minnesota raising a family and working. She earned her BS from Bowling Green State University and her MS in Food Science from Michigan State University. She was married to Jay C. Meiske from 1956 to 1987. A most "special" person, Donna will be greatly missed by friends and family. A memorial service celebrating Donna's life will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 1660 W. County Rd. B, Roseville, MN, 55113, following visitation at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Michael's Lutheran Church or Salvation Army in Donna's name will be appreciated.