Diane Weisser
Diane Rita Weisser, 80, Syracuse, died quietly at 2:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Her health had been complicated, but she passed away peacefully, at home in Syracuse, surrounded by her family.
Born Diane Rita Cory on June 13, 1942, in Warsaw, Diane was the daughter of Neal P. and Arlene (Miller) Cory. She spent her formative years in Milford, graduating from Milford High School as co-salutatorian with the class of 1960. She was married that same year to Freddie “Fred” Weisser on Oct. 20. The pair made their home in Milford, moving to Syracuse in 1993. They shared nearly 62 years before her Friday afternoon passing. They also shared six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and were very proud of their four children.
In addition to her love for family, Diane is also remembered for her love of music — she played the clarinet in high school and played the piano for most of her life, teaching lessons and playing for many funerals while working at Mishler Funeral Home. She also worked for The Papers, spending more than 15 years in the editorial department and 8 years as the librarian at Milford Middle School.
A former member of Bethel Church of the Brethren, she attended Bethany Church of the Brethren, New Paris, for some time. She enjoyed sports, was a huge Notre Dame fan, a baseball card collector and spent many years wintering in Englewood, Fla.
In addition to her husband, Fred, Syracuse, those who survive with broken hearts include four children, Douglas (Sonya) Weisser, Milford, Gregory Weisser, Syracuse, Bradley (Lisa) Weisser, Milford and Kathleen (Larry) Erb, Syracuse; six grandchildren, Wesley (Tiffany) Weisser, Matthew Weisser, Ashley (Tyler) Johnson, Amber Miller, Kate Weisser and Luke Weisser; two great-grandchildren, Emmalyn and Gwendolyn; and two siblings, Dr. David (Mary) Cory and Dennis (Pamela) Cory. She was preceded in passing by her parents.
Services are entrusted to Owen Family Funeral Home — Syracuse, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, where visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Diane’s funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the funeral home. Pastor Randy Beer, longtime family friend, will officiate the service with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Milford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged by the family. Memorials may be given to Goshen Home Care and Hospice, 1147 Professional Drive, Goshen, IN 46526 or to Milford Public Library, 101 N. Main St., Milford, IN 46542.
Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com