Dianne died peacefully at home on January 8, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.
Dianne was born January 15, 1953 in Durand, where she continued to live, marry, raise her three boys, and work. Dianne married the love of her life, Rod Glaus, February 24, 1973 at the Lima Catholic Church. They made their home on Highway 10 milking cows for many years. Dianne worked for the Durand High School as a library aide, teacher aide, and then head secretary. She retired after serving 33 years in the district.
Dianne was known for being a hard worker. If she wasn’t at work, you could find her cleaning her already meticulously tidy home, raking and mowing the lawn across the field at Glaus Brothers Incorporated, and tending to her flowers and garden.
She enjoyed many years of camping and fishing trips with her family, along with warm-weather vacations. Dianne was always up for a beer at the hunting cabin or a weekend in Jim Falls alongside her sons and grandchildren. In her brief retirement, she was able to travel south with Rod for part of the winter to enjoy the sunshine; walks on the beach with their dog, Dusty; and good food.
Dianne is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rod; sons Brad (Miranda), Tim (Marci), and Jeff (Beth); her siblings, Ken; Lyle (Jean); John (Karen); Charles (Pauline); Kathy (Ben); Alice (Mike); Carolyn (David); and five grandchildren, Jaidyn, Wesley, Fredrick, Sylvie, and Alex. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Lorretta Kothbauer.
Services
Graveside Services and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 12, 2021. More details will follow as we get closer to June 12, 2021.
Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association, and any gifts of money will be donated: https://www.alz.org/.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences
Patti Blount
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Dianne. She was a very nice lady and looked forward to talking to her at work when I saw her. Sympathy to her family during this difficult time.
John and Patty
Sorry for your loss. Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Daine was a wonderful person.
Jill Bundy Anderson
My Deepest Sympathy to all, such a sweet, kindhearted lady.. Sending hugs and prayers for peace and comfort.
Loretta Rowe
I was blessed to meet a wonderful person an prayers for the family. Loo j
Bruce King
My condolences to the family for your loss
Barry & Dawn Terpstra
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Barry and I both have wonderful memories of working with Dianne. Thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort.
Carol hunter
My deepest sympathies to all of your family. My prayers go out to you .
Lucas and Heather Weissinger
So sorry for your loss. Dianne was such a caring and kind person. Hope all of those wonderful memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our and thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Kathy Dahl
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Both of us worked with Dianne at school for many years. She was wonderful at her job, very kind and friendly and had a fun sense of humor. A wonderful woman.
Paula Cooper
Please accept my sympathies of your loss of Mrs. Glaus. She was part of school faculty who was inclusive and that did make a difference at DHS while I attended. Her kindness, smile, and likely sense of humor went a long way. I am sorry for your loss. Paula (Butler) Cooper
Christi Ferrara
Glaus Family,
I am so sad to hear of Dianne's passing. I worked with Dianne at Durand High School for 10 years--she was one of my favorite people there and was always so kind.
Christi Ferrara
Denise Fetzer
Rod and boys,
I'm sending my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wife and mother. I always remember getting together as kids with the Kothbauer families. Good times. So sorry for your loss.
Bonnie Gibson
My deepest sympathy to Rod and family
Steve & Wendy Schofield
Rod
Wendy and I are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
May God comfort all of you in this sad time.
Gina
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Gay Hurlburt
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful lady she was!
Richard and Janine Endl
We want to wish Rod and his family our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.
Joe and Jan Drier
So very sorry to hear of Dianne's passing. She was such a wonderful person! Sending our Sympathy to all her Family and Friends!
LAURA Boese
So sorry to hear about the passing of Diane, she was such a wonderful gal! I will miss seeing her at the store! Hugs to you all!
Don and Vicki Asher
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Dianne's genuine caring personality will always be remembered.
Bobbi Sedlmayr
I worked with Diane and she was always so friendly and helpful when needed.
I send the family my heartfelt sympathy.
Bobbi Sedlmayr
Vicki & Mike Weiss
Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Dianne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Glaus and Kothbauer families. We will hold close the memories.
John and Judy Parr
Sorry for loss very pleasant person
Steve and Kathy Dahl
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Both of us worked with Dianne at school for many years. She was wonderful at her job, very kind and friendly and had a fun sense of humor. A wonderful woman.
Patty Pfeilsticker
Rod, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jon & Patty Pfeilsticker
Kathy Hutter-Messier
Sympathy to the Glaus families. Will keep you in our prayers
Jenny Tulip
I will never forget the kindness of Dianne. Always enjoyed seeing her at school whenever popping in. My thoughts and prayers are with Dianne and her family.
Bob and Lori Krings
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Roger poeschel
Very sorry for your loss, May the many happy memories help console you in this difficult time. Diane was a kind and compassionate person.
Julie & Tim Hoffman
To the Glaus and Kothbauer families. Oh what a sad day. We are so sorry for your loss, we have many special memories of Dianne. We will keep them close to our heart. Prayers are being sent your way.
marge binkowski
Very sorry for your loss Rod and family. Sincere sympathy . Marge and Tony Binkowski
Bob and Mary Zika
Dianne will be sadly missed...thoughts and prayers are with you!
Brad and Michelle Olsen
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers...
John & Mary Ausman
we are sorry to hear of my cousin's passing. We send our sympathies and love to Dianne's family at this sad time. We have many fond memories of times spent together.
Tim Carlisle
Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
Karl and Milly Goethel
Our deepest sympathies to Dianne’s family. So sorry to hear the news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Dianne.
Pat Hovland
My deepest sympathy to Diannes family. She was always a ray of sunshine and such a caring lady.
LORET RETZLOFF
Sorry for your loss.
Paul and Sue Hoch
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.gaka
Kelly Silberhorn
My condolences to Rod and boys. And the rest of the glaus families..
Diane Mack
So sorry for all of you and your loss. 2021 has not started out to be a very happy year for many of us. Many hugs, prayers, and love to you all.
Donald Bauer
What a wonderful person. Always a smile when I came in in the morning.
Dick and Kaye Norrish
Diane you will be missed, we enjoyed your laughter and ability to shake dice in Canada. Also, your wonder cooking abilities. Always a smile on your face and a kind word no matter what. God gained an angel.
Pat and Al Baier
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are sent to Rod and his family.
Pat Petrie / Kurth
My condolences to the Glaus family. Diane was a very special gal--always so friendly!! May she rest in peace!
Floyd and Marge Briggs
Our deepest sympathy to Rod and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers.
William Wolf
So sad tpo hear about my cousin. Even though I hadn't seen her in years. I have found memories of Diane.c
Terry & Sharie Weisenbeck
Our sincere sympathy to the Glaus family. Diane was a very kind and caring person. Hoping your memories of Diane will bring you comfort and peace.
Paula
To the Glaus family I'm so sorry for the lost of diane she was a nice person I remember when she would help mr Clair with the library she was a very nice person my.thoughts go out to the family
Rick & Estella Bauer
Rod & Family. Our deepest sympathy in your loss. She was a great neighbor and we shared many happy memories with you and Diane. Our prayers are with you.
Rick & Estella Bauer
Christine
My deepest sympathies to Rod, the boys and all family. Dianne was so beautiful inside and out. The kindest soul. Prayers and love to you all.
Deb Case
Condolences and prayers for Dianne and her family.
Donna Jones
Our deep sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all......she was indeed a special mom to you Brad, Tim and Jeff. She was always smiling! As years went by I would see her at the high school and she always had time to chat and catch me up on your lives. May your Faith and memories be sources of comfort to you. She is at Peace, always in your hearts.
Jack & Carole Komro
Our deepest sympathy to all family on Dianes death. Another angel in heaven,Prayers for her and Rod and her family,
Jim & Linda Bauer
Dear Rod and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. May wonderful memories bring you comfort.
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Msgr. Jeff Burrill
My heart-felt condolences and prayers to the Glaus family!
In the Risen Lord,
Msgr. Jeff Burrill
Don and Jane Rahman
Diane was a marvelous person! Durand Schools (and even more, her family) were blessed to have her! Best wishes, Rod and boys....
EDWARD NELSON
We are sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you!
Randy & Audrey Richardson
So sorry to hear about Diane's passing. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
David Bauer
We are so sorry to hear about Dianne. She was such a nice Lady, I (Pat) worked with her at school. You all have our Sympathy.
Dave and Pat Bauer
Nick and Sue Sperger
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Diane was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
LuAnn Hayden
My deepest sympathies to Dianne's entire family and all her friends. She was such a caring and kind person. I was lucky to have known her. Prayers and hugs to you all!
LuAnn Hayden
Jan and Dick Bates
Rod and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Dianne. You are in our hearts and prayers. Dick and Jan
LuAnn Hayden
My deepest sympathies to Dianne's entire family and all her friends. She was such a caring and kind person. I was lucky to have known her. Prayers and hugs to you all!
LuAnn Hayden
Linda Talford
Very sorry for your loss. Dianne was a wonderful person and always had time to chat. May the memories made over the years carry you through the days ahead.
Ed and Vicky Biederman
Rod and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Gary and Judi Bauer
Our deepest sympathy to Rod and your family and all extended family’s. Dianne was a wonderful person. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.mahu
Maralyn Anderson
My heart hurts for all of Dianne's family. She was my partner in crime the years we worked together - such great memories! She was a gem! Hugs and prayers!
Donna Karshbaum
We are So Sorry for Your Loss, God Bless You All, Diane Was a Wonderful and a Great Lady, She Will be Greatly Missed ❤️❤️❤️
Trudi and Jody Lane
So sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was a beautiful woman with a wonderful family. I know she'll be missed. Hugs and prayers to all.
