Diana Lee Gierhart, 70, formerly of Delphos, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at her residence in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. Her Family.... She was born March 10, 1945 in Tulsa, OK to the late Ernest Lee and Betty Oleta (Dunn) Hunter. She is survived by her fiancé, Donald Herold of Sunrise Beach, MO; a son, Ronn Rice II of Findlay; a daughter, Carole Schulte, of Delphos; five grandchildren, Dane (Mindy) Stose, Tyler (Janet Painter) Schulte, both of Delphos, Geoffrey Rice, Amaris Rice and Jacob Rice, all of Denver, CO; seven great-grandchildren, Lee, Alison, Gabriel, Aurora, Alexander, William and Noah; two brothers, Lynn Lukehart and Norman Lukehart; four sisters, Barbara (Terry) Landin, Betty Glynne Schaffner, Robin Straker and Valli (David) Finney; Diana was very close to her aunts, uncles and cousins from Sallisaw, OK. Her Legacy.... Diana was a retired registered nurse, earning her degree from The Ohio State University in Lima. She loved singing for her church and family. She enjoyed decorating, painting and cross stitching. Her family was everything to her. Her Farewell Services.... A celebration of Diana's life will be at noon on Monday, June 15 at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos, with her dearest friend of 48 years, Pastor Leslie Polley officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at Strayer Funeral Home; and one hour before the service on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Diana Lee Gierhart please visit our Sympathy Store.
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