- Diane L. (Ashman) Arft, 69 of Shiocton, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Diane died at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Diane Arft was born on July 22, 1946, in Appleton, WI to Earl and Virginia Ashman. Diane was married to James Arft on September 18, 1964, to her high school sweetheart. Last year they celebrated their "50th" wedding anniversary. Diane attended Appleton West High School, and worked for Appleton Area School District for many years as a secretary. Diane and Jim were members of Fox Valley Street Rod Association and enjoyed many car shows and getting together with friends. Her one last goal, which she made and had a blast, was to make it to Back to the Fifties in Minnesota. Diane had many "Good times" going out to dinner and enjoying ice cream. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Diane spent her free time crocheting blankets for the grandkids, playing games on her Kindle, doing puzzles and being outside.
Diane is survived by her husband, James R. Arft; Her children Mark R. Arft (Julie), Michael J. Arft (Lyn), and Melissa Koehler (Dennis); grandchildren: Elliot Arft (Holly), Aleigha Arft, Christopher Ertl (Sara), Brandon Ertl (Katy), Kayla Arft, Janet Koehler, and Isaac Koehler; Great-grandchildren: Alexis, Avery, Cora and Addison; brother John Ashman; sister Mary Jones; sister in-law Roberta Caldwell; nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Virginia Ashman; sister Jean Wall (Ashman); sister in-law Betty Ashman; nephew Scott Dietzler: in-laws John and Dorothy Arft; and her brother and sister in-law William and Dottie Arft.
Visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home, on Monday, October 12, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:15 PM.
A Mass of Christian burial for Diane will be 11:30 AM on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W Marquette St; Appleton WI, with Fr. William Van Dynhoven officiating. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 until 11:00 AM.
Diane's family would like to extend their many thanks to Theda Care Hospice, especially her nurse Sarah, and to Fr. William Van Dynhoven, and all the family and friends that helped out taking care of her. She meant so much to all of us and will be truly missed. "We love you".
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1946 - 2015 (69 years)
Education - High School
