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Diane was a graduate of White Pine High School where she participated in basketball, track, and cheerleading and was homecoming queen. She then made her way to Green Bay and attended cosmetology school and became a beautician. She went on to marry the love of her life, Raymond Berendsen Jr and raised her three sons. She enjoyed being able to stay home and raise them, her sons were her everything, they were her pride and joy!
Diane enjoyed staying active and was a constant figure in her children's lives by attending every school event and basketball game. She loved having a busy home and would not relax until everyone had something to eat and drink and was affectionately called Lady Di by many friends and family. She loved her family, friends, grandkids, and God like no other and always found joy in the little things. She was very outgoing and had a larger-than-life personality. It was not uncommon to find Diane dancing in the rain, making silly faces and turning a stranger into a new friend anywhere she went.
Diane was a role model. She fought demons and yet always came back to her Christian roots. She rode out the storms and still managed to bring love and laughter to others with her bigger than life personality. Diane's life is a testimony of strength, hope, courage, faith, perseverance, and the power of prayer and God to redeem us.
Diane is survived by her loving husband Raymond Berendsen Jr; her son Nate (Becky) Lison of Kaukauna, WI and their daughter Aubrey, Jordan (Kailey) Berendsen of Wausau, WI and their sons Micah and Beau, and Landon (Sally) Berendsen of Green Bay, WI. Her mother Florence Bengry of Dayton, OH and 6 siblings Marlane Bengry, Brian (Sara) Bengry, Tracee (Rich) Kyllonen, Christine (Curt) Carlson, Shelly (Rich) Kate, Carrie (Pat) Lancaster and numerous brother and sisters in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and her dog Maggie Mae.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, Ellsworth Bengry, her mother- and father-in-law Dorothy and Raymond Berendsen Sr. and brother-in-law Fred Gerondale.
Diane requested that family and friends come together and celebrate her life and share all the happy memories of her. Please join her family on Saturday, March 18 at the Village Grille on 1390 Bellevue St, Green Bay, WI from 1pm to 4pm. "Keep your Eyes to the Sky".
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Cup O Joy at 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay, WI 54303 in Diane's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Shaun Skow
February 11, 2024
Diane was my neighbor and best friend when we lived in Stambaugh Michigan when we were both 4 years old.
Elaine Merrill
July 22, 2023
I just read Diane´s obituary now and am shocked. Too young. She was beautiful and so much fun. I have many good memories, playing and hanging out with her while growing up. especially the little swamp near her house. The world is certainly a little more boring without Diane. My sympathy to those who loved her.
Debbie Sulko
April 2, 2023
Sorry for loss. Prayers of peace and comfort.
Debbie Sulko
Janelle Jacobson
April 2, 2023
Dear Jordan and Kailey, I´m so sorry for your loss! She was taken too soon. After reading the memories, it sounds like she was a character. I hope you find comfort in your family, including those two beautiful pups. Love you, Aunt Janelle
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Carol and Kris
March 16, 2023
We share in your grief but also the celebration of the life Diane, such a beautiful and positive person. What a gift she was to all of us. She will be missed! We wish we could have attended her celebration.
Carol and Kris
Betsy Benaszeski
March 16, 2023
My Condolences to you and your loved ones during this time of grief. I'm deeply sorry to hear about your loss of Wife, Mom, Grandmother and Friend. May you find peace in your pain and comfort in your grief. Wishing you many happy memories of your loved one.
Brenda Boerst
March 16, 2023
My deepest condolences for the loss of you Mother, wife and friend. I hope you all find her in peace. All my love
William P. Bekkala
February 25, 2023
There are those who stick in your memory no matter how many years have passed and those you can't remember no matter how prompted. Diane - that fun live wire - will forever be in the former, batting a thousand with only good memories from White Pine. My deep condolences to those closest to her.
Sheila
February 21, 2023
I have been so blessed to know Diane...only as growing up in White Pine. I always looked up to her as a big sister...my twin sisters Denise & Doris grew up with her. Diane asked me one evening if I wanted to go to church with them...to Ontonagon! I said sure...and that was when I excepted The Lord as my savior. That was so many years ago. I am so sorry for her family to be missing her. But know she is with The Lord!! Maybe her and Doris are having a chit-chat in heaven! Many blessings to her family and friends.
Debra Roulette Linda Allen
February 20, 2023
JR and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We only met Diane a few times but she sure was fun and very welcoming to us. The only satisfaction is knowing that in our faith we will all be united again. God Bless you all at this very difficult time.
Deb Roulette Linda Allen
Gwen Krym
February 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss of Diane! The Bengry family lived right across the street from us in White Pine, We had 4 girls and they 5? They all were such nice people and all the girls had fun together. May God bless you! RIP Diane! Gwen Krym (Picotte at that time).
Denise and Dan O'Hara
February 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane took my sister Doris and I to church where we fell in love with Jesus, and the family. I remember being invited to dinner often and sharing our private get away fort in the woods of the UP behind their house. We bonded during classes and cheerleading for years finding friendship and laughter. May the Lord give you peace during this difficult time of letting go. The halls of heaven will shine brighter as Diane enters. Love and prayers to the family!
Cathy Lord Manci
February 18, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Diane's family. Diane and her family lived up the street from us in Stambaugh and then lived in White Pine where my sister lived. I ran into her several times in Green Bay through the years. She was always smiling and was always so kind. Prayers to all
Mary Secora
February 18, 2023
Jr. I´m so sorry for your loss. Diane was always there with a smile and laughter. Such a joy to be around. I always loved running into both of you. She will be missed.
Ann Wernholm
February 18, 2023
JR I´m sorry for your loss of your beautiful wife. Will always remember you bringing Diane to visit me when making your business calls. She was always a ray of sunshine. My prayers are with you and your family.
Greg Skoviak
February 18, 2023
Diane & Family arrived in town, when, late sixties, early 70's? This kid with the beautiful smile and the sassy ways, was there a boy from the of Class 78 that didn't crush on her at some point during our years together in school at White Pine?... A favorite memory, as freshman in High School, Mr Morins class, Diane & I causing mischief in class, then summoned to recite the poem, love is like a red red rose, by memory to each other in front of class, stumbling... my best Diane memory. A class of 47 or so, she was smart, funny, a good sport (as there was always practical jokes happening back and forth), a very good athlete and person. Gone too soon, she will be missed. To her family and friends, condolences from the Class of 78, and the Skoviak family, we are sorry for your loss of a daughter, sister, mother, spouse and our classmate. Best wishes.
J. Carstensen
February 17, 2023
We are sorry to hear about Diane´s passing. We remember her as someone full of fun, laughter, caring and life. Our thoughts and prayers to JR, Nate, Jordan, Landon and all her family.
The Carstensen Family
Andrew Shandor
February 17, 2023
Dear Jr. and family, so sad to read of your wife and children's mothers passing. She was a beautiful soul and lady. May you take some comfort in knowing that she is at rest in gods loving embrace and is at peace. With sympathy and prayers for you and your family. Andrew Shandor Jr.
Carrie Berendsen Jauquet
February 17, 2023
Diane was my sister in-law. It is true Diane had a larger than life personality. She was full of fun and silliness. I will always remember and cherish my time with her through the years. She was a kindhearted soul and would do anything for you or anyone in need.
She will be missed.
Love her.
Carrie & Al Jauquet
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