Diane Y. Casper

Diane Y. Casper, age 63, of  Lancaster, died on  Monday, July 9, 2012, at her home. She was born on  August 23, 1948, in Dubuque,  IA, the daughter of Edward and Dolores (Papenphien) Rupp. Diane graduated from Senior High in  Dubuque. On February 10, 1968, she was united in marriage to Leo Casper in Dubuque. After their marriage, the couple farmed in  Grant County for thirty years. In December of 1990, Leo and Diane retired from farming. Diane was employed at Fennimore Agri Systems, Lands End, and the Commission on Aging until her retirement in 2011. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster and Chapter H and Chapter I of GWRRA. Diane enjoyed sewing, eBay, gardening, visiting with family and friends and riding the motorcycle with Leo. She also enjoyed her Tuesday womens bowling league and the company of her two cats.

Survivors include her husband, Leo Casper, Lancaster; her son, Charles (Michelle) Casper, Bagley; daughter, Shelley Winders, Dyersville, IA; her father, Edward Rupp of Las Vegas, formerly of Dubuque, IA; step mother-in-law, Verna Casper, Fennimore; three grandchildren; three sisters, Janet Smith and Pat (David) Beals, all of Dubuque, IA; Debra Magenis-Koch, Hazel Green; special friend, Marlene Maurice, Lancaster; her two cats, Cocoa and Tinker; other relatives and many friends.

Diane was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in  Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends called on Saturday from  9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home in  Lancaster is assisting the family.