Diane K. Larsen's Obituary
Diane Kay Larsen passed away with her family by her side on December 27, 2024, at The Residence in Oshkosh WI at 81 years old. Diane was born October 30, 1943, in Sioux Falls, SD to Burdette and Dorothy Sheldon. On November 18, 1961, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life Charles H. Larsen.
Diane had a career as a beauty operator in Sioux Falls before she and Chuck had children. Diane and Chuck moved to Cottage Grove, MN where Chuck taught elementary school and they started a family. Diane went to work as a school bus driver when her children began school. She later worked for 3M as a keypunch operator. In 1980 Chuck and Diane moved their family to Wisconsin and Diane worked as a keypunch operator at the USBC in Milwaukee. In 1984 the family moved again to Oshkosh along with the EAA. She was employed as a data entry clerk at Oshkosh B’gosh until her retirement. After retirement, Diane and Chuck enjoyed several years traveling the USA in their motor home.
Diane’s children and grandchildren were her top priority and joy in life. She was there to celebrate every achievement and to provide unconditional support in the tough times. She made friends with most people she met and has many friends that became family. Our beautiful, sassy, funny lady will be forever loved and missed.
Diane is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Wahl; son, Mark (Brenda) Larsen; grandchildren, Alyssa (Wes) Doberstein, Dustin Drexler, and Austin Larsen; great grandchildren, Easton Doberstein and Cara Doberstein; brother, Richard (Denise) Sheldon; brother, Jim Sheldon; sister, Linda (Gary) Shaw. Diane is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, bonus children, and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Chuck, her parents Burdette and Dorothy Sheldon, and grandson Dylan Drexler.
Thank you to the special staff at The Residence in Oshkosh and Heartland Hospice for their exceptional care of our sweet and pretty lady Di. She felt your love and talked about it often.
A Celebration of Life for both Diane and Chuck will be on Saturday, March 1 at the Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building, 1875 Punhoqua Street, Oshkosh, WI from 1:00 to 7:00. Please come and celebrate these two very special people with us. Friends and loved ones can also visit www.fissbillspoklasnyfuneralhome.com and share a memory.
Diane will be remembered for her sense of humor, strength, forever young heart, and love of turtles. The best way to honor her memory is to live in the moment and keep laughing.
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