Dianne (Rosen) Schlichtmann
Dianne Marie Schlichtmann, Hillsboro, ND passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in her home. She was born on March 16, 1951 to Jerome and MaryEllen (Stroeing) Rosen in St. Cloud, MN. Dianne grew up on a dairy farm in Freeport, MN. She attended school in Albany, MN and graduated from Melrose High School in 1969.
Dianne worked at the Albany Hospital until November of 1970 when she married Ralph Mayers in Freeport. Three children were born from this union. In 1975, the couple settled in North Dakota. Ralph passed away in 1978. Dianne was blessed with her fourth child in 1980. She made her home and raised her children in Richland County.
After her kids were grown, Dianne worked at NDSU in food services where she greatly enjoyed her coworkers and interacting with the students.
On April 12, 2008, she was united in marriage to Richard Schlichtmann at St. John Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, ND. They made their home on the farm. She truly loved farm work, especially driving the combine. They retired their tractors in 2017 and bought a camper. Dianne loved travelling to the Minnesota lakes area to fish and visit her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed trips to Medora and Crosby, ND.
She enjoyed playing accordion and loved performing for anyone who would listen. Quilting, gardening and mowing the lawn were some of her favorite hobbies. One of Dianne’s passions was celebrating the holidays, especially Christmas. Her displays were well-known throughout the area.
Dianne had a big heart and she would lend a hand to anyone in need whether they asked for it or not. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. “Grandma wasn’t old and rusty, but wise, fun and goofy.”
She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Darren (Beth) Mayers, Janeen (Chad) Slegh, Craig (Sarah) Mayers, and Douglas (fiancée Tessa) Blumer; siblings, Warren (Janet) Rosen, Marilyn (Darell) Wall, Eileen Rosen, Richard (MaryJane) Rosen; sister-in-law Mary Jo (Jim) Dodd; grandchildren, Isaac, Carter, Anna, Payden, Ryker, Lola, Bria, Ian, Abby, Hannah, Nora, and “Baby A” & “Baby B” on the way; a great-granddaughter, Paisley; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Ralph; and in-laws, Walter and Ina Schlichtmann.
There will be a visitation from 5-8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo. A private service will be at St. John Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. A recording of the service will be posted to the funeral home website on Friday, May 29. Burial at Riverside Cemetery in Hillsboro.
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I’m so shocked to hear the sad news…….you have my DEEPEST sympathy! She was a WONDERFUL person! Will never forget the OUTSTANDING Christmas parties you put on…you both had so much energy & enthusiasm! We always had so much fun! God Bless those GREAT memories!
Our condolences to Richard and to Dianne’s family. She will be missed by us and many others. Mark and Nancy Nies
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. I’m so glad I was able to reconnect with her these past several years via Facebook and visit her at the Albany Class of 69 Reunion this past August. Our parents were friends. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.
Our deepest sympathies the family. Dianne was truly loved by many people and was one of the strongest ladies that I have ever meet. Her ability to bring such a range of people together for the annual Christmas party was inspiring (and her potato salad OMG…awesome!!!) We will miss her deeply but we are also comforted in knowing that she is now at peace. Love ya Dianne!!!
So sorry Richard, Darren, Janeen, Craig& Doug. Richard the one thing I know for sure you & i will still be friends Forever. God bless. Rich
Richard, I am so sorry to hear of Diannes passing. My deepest sympathies to you.
Ann (Grothmann) Splettstaszer
Diane,
Have beautiful eternal rest now. Roger remembers how nice you were to him all those years at NDSU in the kitchen and when we were able to catch up at Northport. You will be surely missed. Fly high now among the angels.
You have our deepest condolences sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and our prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you, Richard and your family. May the happy memories you shared with Diane sustain you during this time. Sending prayers your way!
My sweet sweet friend!! I will miss you so .
It is with sadness that I read of Dianne’s passing. condolences to the family of this incredibly kind and selfless soul.
My husband and I lived in Richland County during the years that Dianne had lived there with her four children. I spent many days with Dianne and babysitting the kids. Dianne was our friend. She would do anything for us. She welcomed us to Colfax, she welcomed us to the church in town, she welcomed us to the town’s 100th celebration stopping her float in the parade in front of our house playing so beautifully her accordion while all dressed as a pioneer woman! I never knew she even played the accordion! She drove my son and me some 30 miles to an emergency room one day and was the first to our house when our son passed to comfort us. A true gem of a person. I was sorry we ever lost touch when we left town. May our good Lord hold and comfort you all as you walk through this part of our journey in life, saying goodbye to your mother, grandma, auntie, wife and friend. To a soul that touched us all, a dear one. God Bless her children, she loved you all sooo much, and I’m sure the grandkids were spoiled in same! RIP Dianne, my friend and hugs, kisses and good memories for the children. I’ll never forget our small Christmas tree one year, Darren came in and said, “Janeen, look at their small Christmas tree!” And Janeen said, “Where!”😘
Thinking more about Dianne, she was a huge part of the support that we received while going through chemo with our son Donovan. Dianne supported the town’s benefits held for us during these times even making and presenting a beautiful quilt with the community ladies that was auctioned off at Donovan’s benefit. I know that Dianne was amazed when she saw those pearly gates…
Richard, So very sorry for the loss of Dianne. We know how happy you were and how much you enjoyed life together! You were a perfect couple and truly enjoyed being with each other. You are in our thoughts and prayers😢. Sincerely, Reuben and Jennifer Rud
Strength…love…understanding….a few of our mothers traits. A tough road that led to Glory. I regret she won’t be able to hold my babies and be at my wedding. We are all comforted immensely by the thoughts and prayers of fellow family, and the wonderful friends she and all of us have. Thank you. We’ll never forget all the memories and experiences. Now it’s time to celebrate her life, and gives thanks to God, for she is now with Him, awaiting our future arrival. God Bless you all.
Love, Douglas
To Dianne’s family our sincere sympathy in your loss. Dianne is one of those souls gone,but never forgotten
..I remember all the good times and laughs we had in our Four Season Homemaker”s Club back in the 70″s and 80″s.The parties and picnics were great.
On the day our daughter was born,my husband was headed home from the hospital and met Dianne on I-29. She gave him the thumbs up. He never forgot that.
She was not one to give up when life was tough.She was there for others when life gave them lemons.She was a hard worker,very ambitious and kind.
We lost touch after our homemakers club folded. Life took us in different directions and we lost touch; but the memories remain.
I was so saddened to hear of Diane’s passing, I enjoyed each and every time I could sit with Diane and Richard and have a little visit. Richard my thoughts and prayers are with you. I could see how happy you two were and how much you two enjoyed your life together. She will be forever missed. I am so glad I got to know her.
Thanks to Diane who took her brother Warren to a shower dance to show her thankful appreciation for his helping her move. That was Oct. 30, 1969. I went to the same dance hall at St. Anna with my brother who was notified to report to Minneapolis the next Monday to report for duty per draft request. Hence you may have guessed we were brought together. This year marks our 49th anniversary. Thank you Diane. I am sure you have found the ultimate joy.
Richard and family, my deepest sympathy to you all. I will miss her fun spirit. I love coming to your place for the Christmas parties. You made me feel at home. Remember the good times. They will get me through. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
Unfortunately, we will not able to be there in person to offer our condolences but know that our hearts are there with you. We spent many hours visiting even before we came to Alexandria. Then when we moved to Alexandria to go do school, we spent many hours with Dianne and Ralph. Dianne made sure she was there to support us in settling into our new town. We helped her move from Alexandria to Rothsay. Sorry to say we lost touch over the years. She was a great, fun-loving lady. She will be greatly missed. All our sympathy to her entire family.
Richard, we were really sad to hear of Diane’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Our deepest sympathy to you and her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sad to hear of your loss. Best to remember all the good times. God Bless Diane and you.
What a beautiful tribute video to Dianne!
My, how you children have all grown!
I just wanna hug you all..xxoo I am so happy to see the wonderful happy Dianne with her loving husband and family ❤️Thank you for sharing that with all the people that loved her. RIP my dear friend, Dianne 😘
I remember Diane from our school days. I was very sad hearing she passed. Reading all the wonderful remarks about her life, she surely leaves a hole in a community and family. Peace to the family and friends. God bless.
Diane so glad we got to visit at our 50th class reunion. You were so happy and you deserved it all. Hugs for your husband and family.
So sorry for your loss. My parents and Dianne family were friends when we all farm back in the day. Hugs and prayers to Dianne family. Love the video.
This memorial video of so many pictures of Dianne with her family and friends is a beautiful testimony to how many peoples’ lives were deeply touched and blessed with Dianne’s presence. My sympathy goes out to all those who were so fortunate to have been a part of her life.
Went to school with her a very loving soul.Was so good to see her last year at the class reunion.GOD Bless you all.May Dianne rest in peace Amen.