Diane F. Wempen, 64, of Humboldt, passed away May 20, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt with the Rev. Alberta Ervin officiating. Burial will be in Indian Mound Cemetery, Humboldt. Visitation is from 4-7:30 pm Thursday at the church. The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home of Humboldt is assisting the family.
Diane is survived by her husband, Gene Wempen of Humboldt; sons, Chad (Jennifer) Wempen of Ankeny and Derek (Stacy) Wempen of Humboldt; her mother, Jeanette Ennen of Buffalo Center; grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew & Ethan Wempen and Reegen, Tayla, and Jerzie Wempen; sister, Deb (Bruce) Venteicher of Algona; and brothers, Randy (Josline) Ennen of Fort Smith, AR and Ronny (Debra) Ennen of Buffalo Center. Her father, Markley Ennen and an infant sister, Pauline Ennen, preceded her in death.
Diane Faye Ennen, the daughter of Markley and Jeanette (Steffesen) Ennen, was born December 9, 1953 at Buffalo Center, Iowa where she was raised and educated. Following her education, Diane worked in a bank at Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 1975, Diane was united in marriage to Gene Wempen and the couple made their home in Humboldt. Diane operated a day care in her home until 1981 when she joined Corn Belt Power Cooperative as a file clerk. She was promoted to Administrative Assistant and served three CEO’s throughout her career until her retirement last year.
Diane was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. She enjoyed family camping and fishing trips, sewing, and motorcycle rides with Gene. Above all, Diane loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their events.