Diane S. Craft Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Diane S. Craft, 60, of Wapakoneta, died Mon. Oct. 30, 2017, at her home. She was born May 18, 1957, in Lima, OH, the daughter of Richard T. “Dick” & Lois Ann (Presar) Craft. Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother preceded her in death. Other survivors include, 3 siblings, Judy (David) Steinke, Wapakoneta, James Craft, Columbus, OH, Cathy (Dan) Lambert, Buckland, OH, niece and nephews, Jenny (Jimmy) Failla, Matt (Jena) Steinke, Deron (Kim) Steinke, great nephews, Lincoln Failla, Isaiah Steinke, & Hunter Steinke, she had two close friends whom she considered sisters, Mary Ann Rabette, of Wapakoneta, and Rita Armally, who is deceased, and Michelle, Nicole, Matt, Conner, Anthony, Alex, Taylor, Nick, & Kherington, who were like nieces and nephews to Diane, Diane worked for Jerry Seisel, Atty., in the Auglaize County Public Defender’s Office. She had previously worked for City of Wapakoneta Tax Department, Advanced Ag., Zofkie’s Bridal, and as a legal secretary for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, where she was very active in the youth ministry and volunteering for Tues. night bingo. Diane was a 1975 graduate of Wapakoneta High School as well as Northwestern Business College. She had a loving and generous heart and a special gift for spoiling children. She treated all children as though they were her own. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m., Thurs. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Memorial may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Youth Ministry.

Diane S. Craft

May 18, 1957 - October 30, 2017