Diane S. Keim

Diane S. Keim, 67, of Wakefield, NE died on Monday, January 18, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home near Wakefield. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, NE. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. A luncheon will be held on Saturday following the memorial service at the Wakefield VFW building. Diane was born on October 27, 1953 in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Francis and Shirley (Rowland) Pembrook. She attended Hartington High School, she excelled at volleyball and track and was a member of the pep club and band. Following her graduation from Hartington High School in 1972, Diane attended Wayne State College. On February 28, 1976, she was united in marriage to Thomas Keim in Lincoln, NE. To this union three children were born: Adam, Heath and Melanie. For most her adult career, Diane worked at the ESU #1 in Wakefield as an accountant. She was a member of the Wakefield School Board, serving one year as President. Diane enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading, quilting with the “Loose Threads” group, most of all she enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s activities. Diane is survived by her husband Tom of Wakefield, NE; son Heath (Meridith Collins) Keim of Kearney, NE; daughter Melanie (Brent) Leonard of Beemer, NE; three grandchildren, Bailey, Mason and Blake Leonard; sister, Pam (Val) Doescher of Apache Junction, AZ; brother Larry Pembrook of Hartington, NE. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, pets and grand pets. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Shirley Pembrook and son Adam Keim.