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Diane Casalena Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Diane G. Casalena, 67, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Deaconess Hospital, with friends and family at her side. She was born May 4, 1947, in Evansville, to the late Truman and Gale (Grant) Drake.
She was a beloved friend and devoted wife and mother. Diane was held in high regard by many throughout her life. She graduated from North High School. She was a hard worker and loyal employee. Diane was general manager of a locally owned and well established restaurant, where she retired in 2009 after 41 years of service. She was an avid reader and loved traveling with her cousin and best friend, Hazel Enrici, and spending Christmas with her friends and family.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Clyde and Hazel Grant and John L. and Besse Drake. Her grandfather John drilled the first oil producing well in Vanderburgh County in 1930. Diane's father later bought out Vanderburgh County Oil Company in 1948. It went on to be one of the most successful oil producers in the tri- state area. She is also preceded in death by brother, Charles L. Drake; sister, Judith Drake Guinn of Ocala, FL.; and daughter, Kimberly L. Galloway.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Patrick Casalena; daughter, Amy Winters (Andrew Vieke); grandchildren, Jereme Galloway (Heather Earl Galloway), Morgan (Winters) Loudermilk (Joshua Loudermilk); great-granddaughter, Olive Galloway; brother, John Drake (Cindy Drake); sister, Linda Drake Evans of Ocala, FL; nieces, Charlene Drake and Leslie Griggs and nephew, Jason Drake; cousins and many friends.
Friends may visit Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society or the National Military Family Association. Condolences may be made online at AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Casalena
April 19, 2015
Sorry for your Loss of Your Love of Diane, God Bless You & Family, May She Rest in Peace. Amen.
April 19, 2015
Amy and Family, My prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. Nicki loved your mom so much.
Love, Billie Frank
Judie Horstketter-McCool
April 19, 2015
Diane and her entire family were friends to me since early teens. We all hung at her house as much as our own.How I remember your remodeled bedroom with all the beautiful dolls. Wow, what great memories of Gale, Truman and all.Bill, my late husband, lived next door. So sorry to entire family for your loss.
Terry Beckham
April 19, 2015
Pat, Sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family, I will always remember Diane.
Sam Elmendorf
April 17, 2015
God Bless Diane and her family. Classmate of Highland and North High.
sarah Swope
April 16, 2015
I love you Amy I am sorry for you loss.! I wish I could have met your mom as to thank her for raising such an amazing woman .! Just from the friend you have been to me threw this I can see just how beautiful and amazing and strong your Mother was.! If you ever need me ya already know. Love you
sally anderson
April 16, 2015
Diane was a great friend to my mother and babysat me as a child. I'll never forget growing up with the whole Drake clan. Those are memories I'll cherish forever. She was a great lady.
Love, Sally Anderson
John Atherton
April 16, 2015
My condolences to the family. Pat I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Debbie and Dave. Emge
April 16, 2015
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss Amy. Our condolences to you and your whole family.
April 16, 2015
To the family, my condolences,,Pat You have my deepest regards
David Finnerty
Morgan
April 15, 2015
Love you, Mommom ❤
Jean Henderson
April 13, 2015
Diane was such a delight to work for. We've known each other for three years now, while getting her insurance needs in order. I'll miss her. May God Bless your family during this time. Let's rejoice in her going home.
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