Obit: Meyer, Diane K. (1948 – 2018)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Meyer, Brice, Oestreich, Meacham, Olson, Carpenter, Johnston, O'Black, Lis

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 07 Mar 2018

Meyer, Diane K. (27 MAR 1948 – 2 MAR 2018)

Diane K. Meyer, 69, a longtime resident of Loyal, died at her home on Friday, March 2, 2018, under the care of Ascension Ministry Home Care, with her loving husband, Danny, at her side. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m., on Saturday, March 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Steve Brice will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., on Friday, March 9, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, and again on Saturday, from noon until time of services. Following the ceremony, Diane will be laid to rest next to her son, Danny, at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.

Diane Oestreich was born on March 27, 1948, in rural Loyal, to Christian and Norma (nee Meacham) Oestreich. She married the love of her life, Daniel P. Meyer, on March 7, 1970. After her marriage, Diane lived with Danny and three of her sons in Stoughton from 1970-75, where she made many lifelong friends. In 1975, Diane and Danny purchased Diane’s parents’ farm, and she and her family moved back to Loyal to live and work on the home farm. Diane often remarked that she lived nearly her entire life on the farm where she grew up, and that’s just where she wanted to be. Diane attended Soo Grove School in Riplinger, and graduated from Loyal High School in 1966. She was employed at the Marshfield Clinic from June 1966 until her marriage in 1970. Diane loved being a mom, enjoyed raising her four boys, helping Danny on the farm, riding horse, being a homemaker and attending all of her boys’ school and sporting activities, especially wrestling, where she never missed an event. Diane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She truly cherished the time she spent with her family and will be greatly missed. Every nook and cranny in her home can attest to that fact, where she proudly displayed pictures and mementos of her “Boys”, grandchildren, parents, and all her loved ones. Diane had many accomplishments in her life. As a member of the Spencer JayCettes, Diane was the 1985 recipient of the Elsie Daggett Award for JayCettes. Diane earned blue ribbons for pie entries at the Stoughton Junior Fair, and she stood proudly by Danny’s side as Wisconsin’s 1983 Outstanding Young Farmer. Diane was awarded the Wisconsin FFA Honorary Degree in 1994. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. She was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, and she made the BEST chocolate chip cookies. Just ask those grandkids.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Daniel P. Meyer of Loyal; three sons: Derrick (Debbie) Meyer of Amery; David (Lisa) Meyer of Hudson; and Damon (Arlaina) Meyer of Rice Lake; 10 grandchildren: Dani, Deanna, Drew and Deidra Meyer, Bret (Gena) Olson, Paige, Bryce and Carly Meyer, and James and Elliot Meyer; three sisters: Shirley (William) Carpenter of Wisconsin Rapids, Rachel (Craig) Johnston of Marshfield, and Rebecca (William) O’Black of Edgar; her in-laws: Sr. Virdean Meyer, Richard (Judy) Meyer, Fritz (Judy) Meyer, Larry (Virginia) Meyer, Allen (Diane) Meyer, Randy (Pam) Meyer, and Bob (Coni) Meyer; one sister-in-law: Judy Meyer; one brother-in-law: Al Lis; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Michael (July 30, 1970 - Jan. 1, 1991); one sister, Carolyn Lis; her father and mother-in-law, Alfred and Odelia Meyer; and brother-in-law, Ronald Meyer.

Diane was a vibrant, caring, loving person. A bright flame was extinguished on March 2, 2018, but there is a new star shining brightly in our heavens.

Diane was so proud of her grandson, James, who has worked tirelessly to raise money for Food for the Poor to build three homes in Guatemala. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Food for the Poor (www.foodforthepoor.org/jamesronaldo). 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.