Dianna Kay Gemaehlich, 66, passed away on February 12, 2012, after a long and painful struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family, who lovingly sent her into the arms of Jesus. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 732 Clark Street, Sterling, with burial services following at Burdett Cemetery, CR 55, Washington County, Colorado. A viewing will be held at Brenner Funeral Home in Akron, CO on Wednesday, February 15 from 4-7 p.m. and at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Dianna was born January 17th, 1946 to John Everett & Zoetta Spencer. She grew up in Colorado & Nebraska with her two brothers. She graduated high school from Venango High School in 1964 and was an honorary graduate of Loomis High school.
Dianna was well known for her love of the Lord and her passion for children. Whether teaching Sunday school or loving the 75 foster children that passed through her home, she was always prepared to talk about her faith and to help a child in need. Before her retirement in January, 2011, Dianna was a Home Health Supervisor for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
Dianna is survived by her husband, LaVergn Gemaehlich; five children, daughter Persephone James of Hong Kong; son Stewart James and wife Nikki of Grand Junction; daughter Karla Ells and husband Chris of Burleson, Texas; sons, Phillip and Jose Gemaehlich of Sterling; 9 grandchildren; brother Dennis Spencer and wife Judy of Greeley; brother Roger Spencer and wife Anita of Funk, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her mother & father.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be given to the building fund at Trinity Lutheran Church, 732 Clark Street, Sterling or Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, 122 Hospital Road, Brush, Colorado.