Dianne K.

Latsch

Dianne K. Latsch, 85, died peacefully July 29th, following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born on September 20th, 1938, in Dane County the daughter of the late George and Helen (Buechner) Deans. Dianne graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1956 and married Donald Latsch on June 1st, 1957.  They had five children:  James, Marie, Steven, Cynthia and Michelle. Don died on December 9, 2023.

Dianne was a homemaker until her children were in school.  She then worked part time as a school bus driver.  Later in life Dianne and Don moved to Arizona to be with her boys Jim and Steve.  They returned to Lake Mills and Dianne became Dr. Edward Fischer's receptionist until her retirement.  Following retirement, she and Don volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul in Lake Mills and was an active member at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Dianne showed her love for her family through cooking and baked goods.  She made fresh bread weekdays and cinnamon rolls each weekend.  A creative soul, she made many crafts; cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, and sewing.  Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she prepared all year long creating Swarovski jeweled ornaments for the tree. These ornaments are treasured keepsakes for all of her friends and family.  They are simply beautiful.

Dianne really enjoyed knitting. Her friend, Ruth, introduced her to knitting machines.  After retirement they made and donated hundreds of baby blankets to Mexico.

Dianne participated in bridge clubs for years with friends.

Dianne will be remembered for her smile, kind heart, generosity and her fierce love of her grandchildren.

Survivors include her; son, Steven (Cheryl); daughters, Cynthia (Craig) Shaw, Michelle (Theo) Hanson; five grandchildren, Nicole (Jesse) Latsch, Joel (Amanda) Meyer, Andrea (Nick) McMurray, James (Mara) Hanson, Julia Hanson; six great grandchildren, Adeline, Nathaniel, Willow, and Titus Meyer, Landon Lucian and Cyrus Ryan Soucie; two brothers, Ken (Shirley) Deans, Greg Deans; sister, Mary Deans; other relatives and friends.

Dianne was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Marie; son, James; grandson, Ryan; brother, Dave (Correen) Deans; nephew, Paul Deans; mother-in-law, Magdalene (Dettman) Michel, father-in-law, Carl Latsch, stepfather-in-law, Les Michel; step-mother-in-law, Ruth Latsch; and daughter-in-law, Sally Latsch.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Claussen Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rock Lake Cemetery.

We want to thank Rainbow Hospice for the care given to our Mom and grandmother while she was battling Alzheimer's. A special thank you to the CNA staff, nurses, and social worker, pastor and all who met her in some capacity whether it was in our home or in the care facility. Bless each and every one of you for you have touched our family with your care and compassion for our loved one.

If desired, memorials in Dianne's name would be appreciated to Rainbow Hospice Foundation, 147 W Rockwell Street, Jefferson, WI 53549.

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