Diane C. Treptow

(Née Laubenheimer) Found peace at last from her courageous 22 year battle with Parkinson's Disease on January 15, 2014, at the age of 74. She is greatly missed by Ron, her loving caregiver, best friend and husband of 52 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ruth Laubenheimer, and parents-in-law, Arthur and Alma Treptow. Dearest mother of Lynne (Scott) Kurtz, and Cheryl (Stephen Polasky) Treptow. Doting "Nana" of Ryan and Carrie Polasky, and Aaron and Shannon Kurtz. Beloved sister-in-law of Orville Treptow, Bernice and the late John Stiner (Fresno, CA), Elmer (Dorothy) Treptow (Stow, OH), and the late Delvin and Caroline Treptow. Dear cousin of Jack (Holly) Bartholmai (Beaver Dam, WI) and the late Samara Jayne Bartholmai. Further survived by other relatives and dear friends.

Diane was a teacher with Milwaukee Public Schools, and retired as a special needs teaching assistant with Elmbrook Schools. The family expresses sincere thanks to Maria Woythal and the staff of Serenity Hospice Care for their gentle care and support.

Memorial Gathering (postponed in January due to severe weather) at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, Sunday, April 27. Visitation from 12 Noon – 1:45 PM; Memorial Service at 2:00 PM, Reception to follow. Private interment of cremains at a later date, at Wisconsin Memorial Park (Brookfield). In lieu of flowers, memorials in Diane's name appreciated to the Carter Center, 453 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30307; Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 North 19th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233; or a charity of your choice.