Obituary for Diane M. (Getchell) Pahmeier
Obituary for Diane M. (Getchell) Pahmeier
Diane M. (Getchell) Pahmeier, 58, of Westphalia, IN, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2022 at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Diane was born June 24, 1964 in Antigo, WI the daughter of Laura Forbes Mathews and Jerry Getchell. She was raised in Bicknell by her mother and father Laura and Jessie Mathews. She was a graduate of North Knox High School, Vincennes Beauty College and she worked as a special education paraprofessional in the North Knox School System. She attended Salem United Church of Christ, held memberships in the VFW Auxiliary, French Club Auxiliary, she was active in the Girl Scouts for over 35 years starting as a girl scout then becoming a girl scout leader. She was a formal member of the International Bingo Club, going to many bingo games all over the Midwest. She married Arthur Wayne Pahmeier on April 20, 1985 and they made their life together for over 37 years.
Diane is survived by her husband, Arthur Wayne Pahmeier, their children, Amanda Pahmeier of New Albany, IN and William C. Pahmeier, and his wife Michele of Westphalia, IN. grandchildren, Ethan Hedges and Logan Hedges. Her brothers and sisters, Robert Getchell of Oaktown, IN, Ralph Getchell, and his wife Debbie of Edwardsport, IN, Jeanne Mathews-Hoffman, and her husband Dewayne of Indianapolis, IN and Janet Deuber, and her husband Mike of Palmyra, IN. God children Laura, Sarah, and Rebekah Deuber and a Great God child Jaxson Keller. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews, friends, co workers, and students she helped in her career.
Diane was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse R. Mathews.
Funeral Services will be celebrated Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel with Pastor Gregory Waggoner officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Salem United Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel, Bicknell from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Girl Scouts or the Good Samaritan Hospital Infusion Center for Patient Expenses. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Homes is honored to assist Diane’s family during their time of loss.
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Diane M. (Getchell) Pahmeier, 58, of Westphalia, IN, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2022 at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Diane was born June 24, 1964 in Antigo, WI the daughter of Laura Forbes Mathews and Jerry Getchell. She was raised in Bicknell by her mother and father Laura and Jessie Mathews. She was a graduate of North Knox High School, Vincennes Beauty College and she worked as a special education paraprofessional in the North Knox School System. She attended Salem United Church of Christ, held memberships in the VFW Auxiliary, French Club Auxiliary, she was active in the Girl Scouts for over 35 years starting as a girl scout then becoming a girl scout leader. She was a formal member of the International Bingo Club, going to many bingo games all over the Midwest. She married Arthur Wayne Pahmeier on April 20, 1985 and they made their life together for over 37 years.
Diane is survived by her husband, Arthur Wayne Pahmeier, their children, Amanda Pahmeier of New Albany, IN and William C. Pahmeier, and his wife Michele of Westphalia, IN. grandchildren, Ethan Hedges and Logan Hedges. Her brothers and sisters, Robert Getchell of Oaktown, IN, Ralph Getchell, and his wife Debbie of Edwardsport, IN, Jeanne Mathews-Hoffman, and her husband Dewayne of Indianapolis, IN and Janet Deuber, and her husband Mike of Palmyra, IN. God children Laura, Sarah, and Rebekah Deuber and a Great God child Jaxson Keller. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews, friends, co workers, and students she helped in her career.
Diane was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse R. Mathews.
Funeral Services will be celebrated Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel with Pastor Gregory Waggoner officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Salem United Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel, Bicknell from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Girl Scouts or the Good Samaritan Hospital Infusion Center for Patient Expenses. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Homes is honored to assist Diane’s family during their time of loss.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
19
Jul
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel
118 N Washington St
Bicknell, IN 47512
Funeral
Wednesday
20
Jul
11:00 AM
Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel
118 N Washington St
Bicknell, IN 47512
Cemetery Details
Location
Salem Church Cemetery
%13135 N. Salem Road
Westphalia, IN 47596
Memorial Contribution
GSH Infusion Center for Patient Expenses
Girl Scouts of America
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