Diane Walker

Diane Walker

March 13, 1944 - June 05, 2014

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Diane Walker, 70, Gackle, ND died early Thursday morning June 5, 2014 at Essential Health in Fargo, ND.

Diane Gumke was born March 13, 1944 at Jud, ND the daughter of Andrew R. Gumke and Alma (Elhard) Gumke. At an early age she moved with her family to Illinois where she complete her elementary education and graduated from high school in Lockport, IL.

She and Mike Walker were married August 3, 1963 in Illinois. They made their home in Lamont, IL where she worked for a local bank. In 1981 she returned to Gackle where she owned and operated the Gackle Tastee Freeze. In 1982 she became employed at the ND State Hospital in Jamestown where she worked as a clerk in the payroll department until her retirement in 2006.

She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gackle, ND. She enjoyed reading, Crocheting, Gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Michelle Hehr, Neal (Heidi) Walker, and Melissa (Greg) Lunzman, all of Jamestown, ND, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers, Judy Thomas, Fresno, CA, Carol Muller, Gackle, ND, Donna (Leon) Phillips, Lockport, IL; Wayne (Louanne) Gumke, Jamestown, TN; Ken (Shar) Gumke, Jamestown, ND, and 1 brother-in-law, Conrad Gordon, Lockport, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister Peggy.

Funeral Service - 10:30 AM Tuesday June 10, 2014 in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gackle, ND with Rev. Rick Steele, pastor
officiating

Interment - Gackle Cemetery, Gackle, ND

Visitation - 9-11AM Monday at the Haut Funeral Home in Jamestown and 1-8 at the Haut Funeral home in Gackle

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Andrea, Paul and Alyssa Dahlkamp
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I have so many great memories with my sweet Aunt Diane. I had the pleasure of sharing many great Sundays at church with her, Michelle, Neil, and Melissa. She often took us to Old Chicago, the zoo and museums. Loved time with her at the Tastee Freez and all the family functions. I truly wish Paul and Alyssa had the pleasure of knowing her better. I will miss you dearly Aunt Diane, will love you forever and will keep you in my heart always. My love and thoughts are with all of our family and friends as we mourn the loss of an amazing woman.
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Jenell Gumke
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Diane was such a wonderful lady and she will he greatly missed. Brandon and I always looked forward to visiting with her and when we got married she always made me feel so welcome and a part of the family. Recently, when our newborn son was in the NICU she came and visited us and we had such a good visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and all of those that were lucky enough to call her friend.
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Tara Senift
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Aunt Diane, you are missed and loved so much. Many happy memories. The zoo, your baking, you watching us kids when we were little, and much more. I am thinking you are sharing many happy memories with Mom right now and with Grandma and Grandpa by your side. God Bless you and Family at this time. May happy memories guide and console you all at her Loss. Sending Prayers and All our Love, Tara, Darren, and Madison.
DJ
Doug Janke
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So sorry to hear about the loss of Diane. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
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Stacy Johnson
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Melissa & family ~ so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. Take comfort in the memories ~ your mom will always be with you in your heart.
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Vickie Williams
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Neal, so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. Mike & Vickie

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