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Diane Knepper Obituary
Diane Etta Knepper, 70, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Waldo Orland and Frances Marie (Stewart) Knepper.
Diane is survived by her siblings, Dean (Anh) Knepper of Ashburn, Virginia, William Dosh of Kentucky, and Ralph Braden of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Paula Braden; and two brothers, Orland Eugene Knepper and Lawrence Braden.
Diane was a retired teacher at Oregon City Schools. She enjoyed golfing with friends and a good glass of wine in the evening. Diane was an avid reader. She was very active supporting her students at school and liked volunteering at Toledo Museum of Arts. Diane was a big Ohio State fan. She was a member of Lucas County Retired Teachers Association and Delta Gamma Society International. Diane loved her pets.
Diane's funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, with Pastor Marcella Ciccotelli officiating. Burial will follow at Harman Cemetery, Gilboa. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Lucas County Humane Society, 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee, Ohio, 43537.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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Jeanette Hrovatich
October 4, 2023
Diane was a mentor as I completed my student teaching with her. May her memory be a blessing to all who loved her, the students she touched and her family. Rest in heaven.
Cheri Copeland-Shull
October 3, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She often served as a "guest teacher" at Springfield Local Schools during her retirement. During this time, I served as a building administrator. Since my sister's married name is "Knepper", I inquired about where she grew up and she shared that she grew up around Ottawa. I shared that my family lived in Pandora and she also shared that she grew up in Pandora. We were both Pandora-Gilboa graduates and found out that my dad (Charles Copeland) was her Student Council advisor when she was in school. It was a wonderful connection, and I always appreciated her positivity and her calm way of supporting students. I will miss her!
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