Diane Nees, 73, of Sturtevant, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born in Racine on November 24, 1951, the daughter of the late Marvin and Lorraine (nee: Holler) Nees.
Diane had been employed by the Racine Unified School District as a Special Educational Teacher, retiring from Schulte School in Sturtevant. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church, and the REA, and the WREA.
Diane enjoyed all types of crafts, was a published author, and taking trips to Potawatomi Casino. She loved her Siamese Cat, “Calico”. The greatest pleasure she could ever experience was the time she spent being with family and friends.
Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Deacon Dale and Barbara Nees; sister-in-law, Pamela Nees; nieces and nephews, Heide (Elie) Bernal, Larry Kroes, Josh (Kayla Cacciotti) Nees, Jason (Nicole) Passehl, Peter (Errin) Nees, Aharon (James) Goodwin, and Adam Nees. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Nees; niece, Holly Kroes; and nephew, Joel Nees.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially, all the students she helped throughout her teaching career.
The family would like to thank Aurora at Home Hospice for the loving and compassionate care given to Diane.
Doug Payerl says
I have fond memories of working with Diane. She truly cared about her students.
Nan Gallagher says
Deepest sympathy to the family. Dy was truly a wonderful person and dear friend for many years, She will be missed may she rest in peace.
Theresa (Poulsen) Sullivan says
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. I have fond memories of her. Love and prayers to you all.
Susan Hackbarth says
I taught with Diane many years at Schulte. She was a wonderful teacher and friend.
She will be missed.
Barbara Celeste McCloskey says
After attending school together for 12 years, she was a special person in my life. We wrote our first two books together, editing them for each other. May she rest in peace.
Carmen Lueer says
I never did get to say goodbye, or just hold your hand until it was time for you to go. We had the best friendship starting with you passing gum out in our English class. Where did the time go? You are always in my heart.
Jack A Miller says
I remember you and Carmen as friends. I am so sorry to here of your loss. Carmen sent me a message yesterday.