Service Information
Diane C. Templin, age 76, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Diane Carol Templin was born on August 8, 1949 in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Erwin and Alma (Schroeder) Kohls. Diane was baptized as an infant at home on August 26, 1949. She was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 19, 1963, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. Diane received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1967.
On April 19, 1969, Diane was united in marriage to Glen Templin at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with one daughter, Christine. Diane and Glen resided in Leaster Prairie, Minnesota, for 50, and later moved to Hutchinson in 2019. They shared 55 years of marriage until Glen passed away on November 22, 2024.
Diane was employed at 3M in Hutchinson. She retired in 2007. Diane was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie.
Diane enjoyed baking, specially making caramel rolls, cookies, and Grandma Alma’s popcorn balls. She always held a positive attitude and enjoyed taking care of others, putting her family and friends before herself. Diane enjoyed having fun, especially gambling with pull tabs, and was always on the go. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Diane passed away on May 20, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, at the age of 76 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Diane is survived by her:
Daughter, Chris Krienke and her husband, David of Kensington, MN;
Grandchildren, Laurel Kaufmann and her significant other, Michael Geier, Jacob Kaufmann, Ethan Kaufmann;
Great-grandson, Koen Glen Geier;
Many other relatives and friends.
Diane is preceded in death by her Parents, Erwin and Alma Kohls, and Husband, Glen Templin.
Robin Klopp says
Sending big hugs! So sorry for your loss!
Nancy says
It is with great sadness to hear this. She had a very loving smile and I know her family made her so very happy. Rip Diane
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
Sad to see this. Will miss her smiling face. Hugs.
Charlene Baumann says
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Very saddened to hear this news of our great friend “Ma T” as she was known to many in the Lester Prairie community. Gonna miss you “lady and see you down the road”
Sylvia Bunke says
So sorry for your lost, she was a great friend and will miss her.
Debra Quast says
To my Dear Friend “Peace be with you ” You will always be in my thoughts!
Arla Huser says
So sorry to see this! Diane (Ma) was a special lady! She will be missed. Our sympathy is extended to her family!
Karen plath says
Sad to see this hugs to family and friends
Suzie Alda Houser Hausladen says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ma T was such an amazing Lester Prairie friend. She loved her family more than anything and we all loved her. May she rest in peace with Glen!
Sandy Rannow says
I have thought of you over the years remembering our time at Telex, you, Ruth and me. What fun we had.
My sympathy to your Family.
Marilyn Alsleben says
Diane was a great friend in High School. Always fun to be around. Sad to see another classmate pass. You will be missed.
Nita Totushek says
So sorry to hear about your mom. She is now watching over you and family with your dad. Peace be with you. Hugs & Prayers.