DIANE GULLICKSON

Diane M. Gullickson, age 77, of Menasha, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. She was born December 21, 1946 to the late James and Dorothy Coniff and grew up on their farm in Morrison/Greenleaf, but the family later moved to Menasha were Diane graduated from high school in 1965. On September 10, 1966, she married Bruce Gullickson and together they raised their two children, Jim and Jeanne.

In her younger years, Diane enjoyed visiting her aunt Frances and Uncle Howard in Oconto in the summers. After having her children, the visits became more sparse, but she always remembered her time there fondly. Soon, her favorite times were spent with her grandchildren, each of which she was very proud. She will be remembered as a dedicated Packer fan who loved to crochet and made the best candy at Christmas time.

Diane is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bruce; her children: Jim (Sue) Gullickson, and Jeanne Bennett; and her grandchildren: Catie Gullickson, Lauren (Chris Chewning) Bennett, and Andrew Bennett. She is further survived by her brother, Pat (Jean) Coniff; and by brother-in-law, Jack (Marie) Gullickson, and sister-in-law, Lynn (Jerome) Suttner; as well as by nieces, nephews, and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her in-laws, Edward and Julia Gullickson, and sister-in-law, Debra Rippl.

A memorial service for Diane will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service. Diane will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery, Menasha.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fox Valley Humane Association in Diane's name.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Oakridge Gardens and St. Elizabeth Hospital for all of their compassionate care.