Diana Lyn Roehr
October 19, 1969 - May 24, 2019
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Diana Roehr, age 49, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born on Oct. 19, 1969, in Berwyn, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Lori (Marsell) Miller.
Diana graduated from LaFollette High School in 1988 and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin in 1994 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. On June 27, 1992, she married the love of her life, Paul Roehr, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.
Diana had a passion for teaching. She taught at both Monona Grove Nursery School and various Sunday school programs for many years and was adored by all of her students. She was a proud swim mom, and an active member of the Madison-area swimming community. She was also a cancer research advocate, a true world traveler, and an avid cook who enjoyed trying new recipes for her family and friends. She was passionate about musicals and the performing arts, her favorite being Phantom of the Opera. As a child, she was known to bring home stray cats and raise them, and that love of animals led her to volunteer with the Dane County Humane Society whenever she had the chance. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a proud mother, wife, sister, and Godmother, and we are blessed to have had her in our lives.
Diana is survived by her husband, Paul; son, Tyler Joseph; daughter, Alyssa Catherine; brother, Brad Miller; beloved cat, Annabelle; niece, Ashton Miller; three nephews, Alexander Roehr, Zachary Roehr, and Cayle Miller; and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be held at LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4032 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, with Rev. Mae Jean Zelle and Rev. Dan Feaster presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Edge Lutheran Church Pastoral Emergency fund or to the UW Carbone Cancer Center.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
Events
Visitation
Thu May 30, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri May 31, 2019 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI null
Memorial Service
Fri May 31, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lake Edge Lutheran Church (Monona) • 4032 Monona Drive, Monona, WI null
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Barbara Nice
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Truly one of the most loved ladies on this earth. An angel here and always.
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Doug Paull
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Deepest condolences from the Paull family. We're so very sorry for your loss, and for our loss as well. Your entire family has been like an extension of our own. We have great memories of our shared family adventures that will always be with us. I'll always think of Diana when I pass by the garden gnome she bought me after my hip surgery. Jill just happened to mention I had always wanted one in casual conversation. About a week later this perfect little guy showed up in the mail, a gift from Diana. He sits proudly by our front door and always makes me smile. She was so thoughtful, caring, giving, and fun. That's what we'll remember about our friend.
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Betty Christianson
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Being Nancy Keith's Aunt, we have been following your journey..Blessing She is at peace..smiling down at ALL of you, Sending YOU peace!
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Pete Satre
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Godspeed Diana and our condolences and best wishes to Tyler and to the entire family. As UC swimmer parents, it was always nice to spend time with Diana on those few occasions per year we were together. Diana was a tremendous person and leaves wonderful memories.
Sincerely, Pete, Maria, and Jon Satre
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Cyndy and Fred Raatz
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Dear Paul, Tyler and Alyssa,
My prayers are with you as you deal with the hole in your lives now. I pray that the Lord would fill it with happy memories and cheerful and wise comments made by Diana. Don't be afraid to take the time you need. And don't be surprised if grief comes in waves now and then for a long time. There is nothing wrong if you experience that...just that you are human. Rejoice with her that she is in a new body now. Sincerely, Cyndy and Fred Raatz
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Sandy Hagen
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Blessing you and loving you Diana for being such a wonderful, caring person. I have great memories of sitting with you through many swim meets – loving every minute of it. Mostly I want to say Thank you for being a second Mom to my girl. I am so grateful to you for treating her like family and for watching out for her. Rest in peace beautiful lady.