Diane Marie Stotler was born on March 24, 1943 in Baraga, Michigan to Orval Arvid and Limpie Josephine Onkalo and passed away October 4, 2026 at the age of 83 years.
She was raised in Pelkie, Michigan, where she graduated from Cody High School.
In 1962, Diane married Williard Alvin Stotler.
Over the years, she was a homemaker, drove over the road as a truck driver, helped others through SMTS bus services and worked in the deli at Walmart.
She enjoyed playing cards and Yahtzee with family and friends.
She attended New Home Baptist Church for a time.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orval Arvid and Limpie Josephine Onkalo; husband, Williard Alvin Stotler; and son, Willard “Steve” Stotler.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Kendall Geistlinger of Salem, Missouri, Christie Gray of Steelville, Missouri, Kyle Laumeyer-Stotler and wife Hailey of St. Louis, Missouri and Courtney Thompson and husband Caleb of Salem, Missouri; 20 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild, Sutton; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri.
Services were held at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri with Pastor Tanner Devereaux officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri.
