Diann Ruth Young

Lewiston, Diann Ruth Young, 62, of rural Lewiston died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Lewiston Villa. Diann was born June 2, 1948 in Albert Lea to Manford and Matilda (Reynen) Peterson. She graduated from Albert Lea High School before attending cosmetology training in Austin. Diann and Larry Young were married on September 14, 1968 at Hollandale Dutch Reformed Church. In 1976 they moved to their home in Wyattville. She worked at Camera Art in Lewiston until 1985. She belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church at Silo in rural Lewiston. Diann enjoyed cross stitch, photography, gardening, camping and traveling with her family. She was very proud of her Dutch heritage. Diann was known for her happy disposition and warm smile. Survivors include her husband Larry, two daughters, Tricia (Rich) Loch of Hastings and Traci (Brian) Strittmater of Edina, five grandchildren; Connor, Morgan, Elli, Logan and Libby, her mother Matilda of Albert Lea, a sister Julie (Tom) VanBeek of Marshalltown, Iowa, a brother Rodney (Teresa) Peterson of Kasson and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew Cory Peterson. Funeral Services will be 11:30AM Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Silo with the Reverend William Meilner officiating. Burial will be in Witoka Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8PM Wednesday at Hoff Funeral Service in Lewiston. They may also call one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Please share a memory of Diann on-line and view her Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.