Loretta Diede
June 17, 1937 ~ December 20, 2018
Loretta P Diede, 81, of Hastings, MN, passed away December 20, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m., Friday January 4, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastor Teresa Whetsel officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2018 follow by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
She was born on June 17, 1937, in Miller, SD to Clarence and Martha Rosemore. Loretta graduated from Miller High School in 1955. On June 26 of that same year she married Ervin Diede at the United Methodist Church in Miller, SD. Ervin and Loretta moved multiple times due to Ervin’s profession, settling in Hastings, MN, for the majority of their lives. Briefly they resided in Mesa, AZ but returned to Hastings upon Ervin’s retirement. Loretta was employed by Eddy’s Pharmacy in Hastings, Corning in Mesa, AZ and finally Hallmark in Hastings until her retirement. She was an active member of the YMCA, United Methodist Church and the Hastings Senior Center.
Loretta was a very caring and compassionate person, always putting her family’s needs before her own. She had many lifelong friends she loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
Loretta is survived by her son, Craig (Debbie) Diede of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Renetta Diede of Hastings, MN; grandchildren: Lyndsey, Kyle, Danny (Shelby), all of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Lee (Marlin) Jerpseth of Burnsville, MN; eight sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews along with countless family and friends who were blessed to know her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; her parents; brothers, Bud, Larry, Gus, Vince and Loren.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Loretta’s arrangements.
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Sympathy to Loretta’s family. We were classmate’s here in Miller. Patty Fawcett
That familiar scent, fresh cut grass, rain, perfume, cookies baking, whatever the scent that brings you comfort; a certain movie, streetlight or song on the radio that brings you home; a reving engine, a boisterous laugh, a bear hug, that warms your soul; that’s my Aunt Loretta. You can’t look at her photo without feeling that warm comfort of being home. I know she’s with her loving husband, her parents, my Dad & so many others that are welcoming her home. Keep the music on Auntie, keep dancing, we’ll be home soon.
Lee, Sorry to hear of your Sisters passing. We recently had conversation she was your last surviving sibling. I know this will be a tremendous loss for you and children/grand children. May you find comfort in many memories!
Aunt Loretta, your beautiful smile will be forever missed. You and Uncle Ervin were a perfect match. You both were beautiful souls with infectious laughter. You were always kind & made me feel loved. Thank you!