Service Information
Diane Vinkemeier, age 60, of Gaylord passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Obituary
Diane Sue (Otto) Vinkemeier was born on November 30, 1955, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Orville and Mildred (Bruss) Otto. Diane was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her Christian faith as a youth, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. Diane lived with her parents on their farm in Nicollet County and graduated from Gaylord High School in May of 1974. Following graduation, she attended Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, earning a business certification. While attending high school, Diane was employed part time at the Sibley County Courthouse. She was then employed at Wiman, where she first met her husband, Dennis.
On September 23, 1978, Diane was united in marriage to Dennis J. Vinkemeier at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. Diane and Dennis resided in Gaylord, and shared 38 years of marriage. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Amy Christine and a son, Matthew Michael.
Diane was employed at AgStar Financial Services for 29 years. She started in a part time role and then moved into a full time role within the insurance division. She built many strong and close friendships over the years.
Diane was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord where she taught Sunday school and also served on the altar guild. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for numerous church fundraisers and functions.
Diane enjoyed reading, attending craft fairs, and visiting antique stores. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, especially playing with her grandsons, Emerson and Huxton.
Diane passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and three days. Blessed be her memory.
Diane is survived by her:
Husband, Dennis Vinkemeier of Gaylord, MN;
Children, Amy Edwards and her husband Brody of Glencoe, MN,
Matt Vinkemeier of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Emerson and Huxton Edwards;
Sister, Debbie Wood and her husband, Monte of Victoria, MN;
Brothers, Bill Otto of Gaylord, MN, and Duane Otto of Mankato, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, and many relatives and friends.
Diane was preceded in death by her Parents, Orville and Mildred Otto; Sister-In-Law, Kathy Otto; and Nephew, Ryan Otto.
Myrna Kuphal says
I was so saddened to hear and read this. My sincere sympathy to Dennis and family. As Christians, we hold onto the sure hope we have of a blessed reunion in heaven with loved ones who have gone on before us. May you be comforted by family and friends and the memories you hold dear. God be with you at this time surrounding you with His love, comfort and peace that only He can give.
Vicki says
Dennis & Family,
I am so sorry, I did not know that Diane was sick. May the Lord hold your family very tight in these sad times. Things were getting to hard for her to go on, rest in peace knowing that she is with the Lord. I don’t know how much one family can take, but God is there to help us move on with all the loving memories!
Becky (Schulz) Zivkovich says
I worked with Diane for a short time at AgStar in Glencoe from 1998-2000. She was such a nice person. She loved her husband and her children. What a nice picture to remember her by. Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that I am praying for your peace as she enjoys heaven.
Brian Buck says
Diane’s family, I worked with Diane in the St. Cloud office and in the late 80’s I was occasionally in the Glencoe office. I always had the highest regard for her and think that you were blessed to have her for many years. She was certainly too young, but know that all of us who had work contact liked and respected her.
God Bless Her Memory. Brian Buck
Karol Fredrickson says
Dear Family of Diane,
Although I did not know Diane real well her kindness is something that I will always remember. She was such a kind and gentle soul. May you precious memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Karol Fredrickson, AgStar Financial Services