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Diana Klingler Obituary

Diana D. Klingler

May 26, 1937 - Oct 20, 2024

Ashland

Diana Dee Klingler, 87, residing in Ashland, passed away early Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at Norwalk Memorial Home after a lengthy illness.

Diana was born on May 26, 1937 in Warren, to the late Richard and Roberta (Bedlion) Cribley. They moved to Ada in 1952 where she met her husband, Howard Klingler and they were married on Sept. 13, 1954.

Diana was a waitress, and had many jobs including Andy's in Huron. Diana was a member of the Norwalk and Ashland Eagles. She took a lot of pride in being a mother, and in raising her four girls. Diana loved her family, and her grandchildren were such a joy to her. She enjoyed attending all activities with them, country music, and going dancing every Saturday night, trips to Niagara Falls and the casino.

Diana is survived by her husband, Howard Klingler; four daughters, Debbie Weisenberger of Norwalk, Jackie (Mike) Mesenburg of Milan, Patty Klingler of Ashland and Tami Love of Lima; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel Koch and Barbara (Mike) Sloan; and brother, Rich (Susie) Cribley.

In addition to her parents, Diana is preceded in death by her son, Jerry Klingler; two sisters, Donna Ross and Emily Gilmore; and son-in-law, Jim Weisenberger.

Visitation for friends will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, until time of service at 12 p.m. at Groff Funeral Homes, 1 South Main Street Milan, Ohio, 44846. Burial will follow in Milan Cemetery, Milan.

Those wishing to contribute to Diana's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Oct. 22, 2024.

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