Diana F. Bredeson, age 61 of Fayette, WI passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 10, 1946, the daughter of Earl B. and Anna F. (Quinn) Hagen in Argyle, WI. Diana grew up on farms near Argyle and Blanchardville and worked at Yellowstone Lake when she met Donald Bredeson. She graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1964. Diana was united in marriage to Donald H. Bredeson on July 31, 1965 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blanchardville. She and Don raised their four children while farming in Fayette. Diana also worked many years at Rossing's Department Store in Argyle, as well as, in the monogramming department at Lands' End. She was likewise active in her local community serving 19 years as Fayette Township Treasurer and she was a long-time member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Diana was very skilled at sewing, quilting, cooking, lefse making and gardening, and she loved to go antiquing with her husband Don. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and many friends. Diana fondly remembered the travels she took with them to California, Arizona, New York and Ireland. She was a great conversationalist and had a wonderfully positive attitude, even during her battle with cancer that ended her time on earth much too soon.

Diana is survived by her husband Don; her four children: Jean (Ronald) Anderson, Fitchburg, WI, William (Sheila) Bredeson, Fayette, Brian (Donna Garvey) Bredeson, Darlington, and Daniel Bredeson, San Luis Obispo, CA; four grandchildren: Kyle Perrin, Cody Bredeson, Hunter and Beau Bredeson; one brother: Michael (Deb) Hagen, Blanchardville; two sisters: Mary (Delvin) Mau, South Wayne, WI and Shirley (Karlan) Johnson, Gratiot, WI; brother-in-law: Harlan Bredeson; sisters-in-law: June Bredeson and Florence Bredeson; and many nieces and nephews. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Earl on August 24, 1996 and Annie on April 28, 1984; father and mother-in-law, George and Esther Bredeson; brother-in-law: LaVerne Bredeson. Diana will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. We are all so thankful to have had her in our lives.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Argyle, with Reverend David Wanish officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, in Argyle township. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 22 at Erickson Funeral Home, Argyle with a scripture service at 4:00 P.M. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com

For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Diana's name.