Diane Claire Buchanan

BEAVER DAM/LODI-Diane C. (Fuderer) Buchanan, age 70, of Beaver Dam and Lodi, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at home.  She was born on May 5, 1947, in Portage, the daughter of Joe and Carmen (Orton) Fuderer.  She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1965.  Diane married Ronald Buchanan on July 8, 1972.  She worked for the State of Wisconsin for 35 years in the Unemployment Insurance and Bureau of Finance Divisions.  Diane was the most kind-hearted person. The love she had for her family was so strong, especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was such a beautiful soul that will be missed ever so greatly by everyone she has made an impact on. Diane is survived by her son, James (Cindy) Dean and step-daughter, Tessa (Jason) Dean-Morrey; grandchildren, Andrew (Ariel) Dean, Nicholas (Alisha) Dean, Patricia (Saige) Nummerdor, Tony (Sadie) Oleson, Floyd Dean, Brittany Olson and Sarah Olson; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Abigail, Kylie, Kaylin, Owyn and Gracin; and brother, Joe Fuderer.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Buchanan, and aunts, Bernice Weast and Velma Gavinski. She will forever be missed but never forgotten.  A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main Street (608)592-3201