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Diane Jean Griebel Geerts
September 20, 1938-October 28, 2020
DAVENPORT-Diane Jean Griebel Geerts, 82, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
At Diane's request, she has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:30 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4444 W. Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA with the Rev. Eddy Cabrera presiding over the service. Social distancing must be practiced and facemasks are required at the memorial service.
Diane Jean Griebel was born September 20, 1938 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Willis and Grace (Stein) Griebel. On December 28, 1957, she married Wayne Geerts in Davenport, IA. Diane graduated from the Durant High School and was a registered daycare provider for over 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed the Plus 60 Club, Casi, playing cards, country music, reading, and flowers.
Diane is survived by her children, son, Wayne (Dee) Geerts of Bettendorf, daughter, Linda (Mark) Jacobs of DeWitt; grandson, Chris (Kristin) Geerts of Bettendorf, grandson, Cory (Kathleen) Jacobs of Altoona, IA, and a granddaughter, Cassandra (Derek) Milder of Camanche, IA; and 5 great grandchildren; Sister, Sharon (Jim) Sowers of Danville, VA.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Wayne in 2009.
Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com under "obituaries".
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Priscilla
November 2, 2020
I will miss your visits and our talks together. My condolence to the family of Diane Geerts.
Karen Swanson
November 1, 2020
Goodbye to a very close friend and classmate since high school days. I/we will remember all the great times we had together.
Daryl & Karen Swanson
Sue McKamey
November 1, 2020
My heart is breaking. I can´t believe we won´t be talking on the phone today. I´m grateful for almost 50 years of "you". My deepest sympathy to family and many, many friends.
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