Diane K. Zacher, age 67, of St. Francis died April 30, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 4th at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery with Deacon George Stahl officiating.
Diane Katherine Zacher was born August 3, 1947 in Rudyard, Michigan to Douglas and Elaine (Kemp) Saaranen. She was raised and attended school in Rudyard. Diane married Leo Zacher and they had two children, Perry and Stacy. They moved to St. Francis where the kids were raised. Diane occupied and owned a 12 unit apartment building in St. Francis for 25 years. She also worked at Arrow Fence and Sign for many years. Diane recently moved to The Oaks of Lake George where she met many new friends.
Diane passed away April 30, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 27 days. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her son, Perry.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Zacher; sisters, Darlene Goudreau and Barbara (Steve) Meyer; grandchildren, Tarra (Zach) and Kyana; great-grandson, Daniel; former husband, Leo Zacher; very close friend, Connie Doe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Diane was a very special friend and confidant, always loyal, always there. She was actually my oldest friend, since we first met as babies. We grew up together, shared childhood games and high school secrets.
As adults we didn’t see each other often as I live in California and she in Minnesota, but we kept in touch via phone and email and every time we talked it was as if we had just seen each other yesterday. As I look back on our lives I realize we never once had even the slightest disagreement. We were always in synch. That is rare.
She was honest, dependable and as everyone knows VERY straightforward, a trait I appreciated. I can’t believe she’s gone so soon. I will miss her and remember her with affection always.
Goodbye Diane, and thank you for 67 years of wonderful friendship.
Sheila (Palo) May