Diane Bartels

Diane Bartels

July 25, 1968 - July 28, 2021

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Diane Lynn Bartels, 53, of Belmont, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 after a lifelong battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Belmont. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Diane L. Bartels Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Diane was born on July 25, 1968, in Platteville, Wisconsin, daughter of Merlin and Geraldine (Wiest) Bartels. Diane graduated from Belmont High School in 1986 and received her BA in Speech and Communication from UW-Platteville in 1991. She later received her Master's degree from UW-Platteville. Diane worked at Southwest Technical College, Fennimore, for many year in Library Media as support specialist. Diane enjoyed traveling, stamping, scrap booking, reading, and watching the Hallmark channel. Diane especially enjoyed country music and attending concerts. Diane always enjoyed spending time with her family and her many friends.

Diane is survived by her brothers and sisters, Terry Bartels, Melanie Herbstreith, Marsha (Al) Brant, and Tom (Katie) Bartels; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Brandon, Jeremy, Jadyn Bartels, Reilly Rueschel, Katie, Nicholas, Alex (Nicole) Brant, Michael (Lisa) and Matt (Bethany) Herbstreith; two great-nieces and two great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merlin and Geraldine Bartels, and two nieces, Jordyn Bartels and Jamie Brant.

The family would like to THANK the staff at Edenbrook, Dr. White, Dr. Hiatt, and Physicians Assistant Allison Ragatz, her Dr's at UW-Hospital and Clinic, and Belmont Volunteer Rescue Squad for all their care and help given to Diane. Lastly the family would like to give a special THANKS to her brother, Terry, for always being there for her to help in any way!

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Janelle Dolphin
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Sending my condolences to Diane's family. Growing up with her, she inspired me with her strength and perseverance. Her smile lit up the room and now Heaven is even brighter. Diane will always be full of hope and great laughter. I will miss her very much. God bless you all as you grieve her passing. Remember, she is still smiling, laughing and in no pain....Hallelujah!!
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Janet Byrne
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To Diana's family, I send my deepest sympathies. I will miss Diane and her great smile. She always had a good word when we met unexpectedly. I enjoyed spending time with her doing Jaycee things. She will be greatly missed. My good thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Take care. Janet Byrne
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Annette L Biggin
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My heartfelt sympathies to you all. Diane was a co-worker at SWTech and I enjoyed working and talking with her for many years -she was such a sweet person and will be missed - so very sorry for your loss.
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Molly Wellsandt
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I was introduced to Diane while providing home care for her dad Merlin. I felt a connection with her and her brother Terry instantly. Their sense of humour and laughter was infectious. I also was gifted with her expertise/ knowledge while I attended swtc. She helped me polish some papers for college. One of my favorite memories with her was going through her mother's recipes. A special recognition is warranted for her brother Terry who took care of Diane and helped her with anything she needed. She will be so deeply missed.
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Tammie Engelke
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Bartels Family, We extend our sympathy to all of you on the passing of Diane. I (Tammie) had the pleasure of working with Diane for a number of years. Each time we ended our conversations whether in person or on the phone Diane would end with the bit of a giggle and if person a huge smile as well. May Diane soar high! Dan & Tammie Engelke
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Sue Moen
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Diane and I worked together at Southwest Tech. Her smile and can-do attitude were so welcoming and appreciated. In spite of her challenges in life, Diane never complained. After I retired, Diane and I reconnected through our mutual enjoyment of stamping. We would FaceTime during the pandemic and talk about our stamping projects. My sincere condolences to her family. Diane was a dear soul.

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