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Waterloo – Carla Kay Tracy-Donat, 61, passed away Wednesday June 17, 2026 at her home in Waterloo with her family at her side.
She was born May 16, 1965 in Auburn. Her father Gene Tracy has passed away. Her mother and step-father, Marsha (Roose) and Dave Huguenard survive in Fort Wayne.
Carla enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting. She also enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She taught Zumba for a number of years. She loved to dance and listen to all types of music. She really loved riding on the back of her husband Troy’s motorcycle and they have visited 38 states together on it. She also enjoyed thrift shopping with her sister and mom.
Carla married Troy Donat on October 11, 1986 in Auburn and he survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Audrey Donat of Auburn; son, Luke Donat of Waterloo; sister and brother-in-law, Terri (Tracy) and Rick Garman of Waterloo; brother, Ben Huguenard of Irvine, California; niece Kyle Garman of Fort Wayne.
She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew, Kohl Garman.
No services are planned at this time. Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn are assisting the family with arrangements.
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