Mrs. Diane C. Erbe

Erbe, Diane C. (nee.Cappell) age 79, of Waterford, died at Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc on July 12, 2010. She was born in Chicago on July 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Stanley Cappell and Lisette Frey (nee. Blum). Diane graduated high school in Chicago and later earned her teaching degree at Northern Illinois State Teachers College. She taught school for a short time, was also a librarian, but most of all she was a homemaker. Diane loved being a mother and grandmother, traveling to Ireland, California and Illinois to spend time with her family. Diane is survived by her loving husband Dick, children: Nancy Erbe of Long Beach, CA; Julie Erbe of Manhattan, Ill; Tom (Betsy Edwards) Erbe of LaJolla, CA; Paul (Laura) Erbe of Mt. Prospect, Ill and Amy (Patrick) Healy of Limerick, Ireland., five grandchildren: James Healy, Carle Erbe, ‘Aine Healy, Reidar Erbe and Sadhbh Healy. She is also survived by one sister: Valerie Cappell and one aunt: Marilyn Blum, other relatives and friends. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 15, from 5-6 PM at Norway Lutheran Church, 6321 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, WI. Services 6:00 PM Thursday in Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Norway Lutheran Church or charity of one’s choice. Mealy Funeral Home, Inc. 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com