Diane Richardson

Diane Richardson obituary, Evansville, IN

Diane Richardson

Diane Richardson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziemer Funeral Home -Central Chapel on Dec. 27, 2025.
Diane Richardson, 79, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Brickyard Healthcare- Woodlands Care Center. She was born December 13, 1946 in Evansville to the late Urban and D. Lucille (Woodring) Holfelner.
Diane worked in housekeeping at Holiday Health Care for 25 years. She enjoyed watching Lifetime TV shows, Price is Right, and sentimental movies. Diane liked spending time going to yard sales. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in the City.
Diane is survived by her daughter, Vivian Richardson; son, Richard Richardson; grandchildren, Addison Wolf, Crystal and Eric Richardson; great-grandchildren, Feenix and Jocelynn Lofton, Liam Bordan, and Ericanna, Skylynne, and Quinton Richardson; brother, Steve (Gina) Holfelner; and nephews, Matt Holfelner and Michael (Sarah) Holfelner.
In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her nephew, Shawn Holfelner; and brother, Bill Holfelner.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 N. First Avenue, Evansville. A Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Ted Tempel officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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