DIANE MARIE (GROSS) GAUFF
April 22nd,1944-May 31st, 2025
Gauff, Diane Marie of Rosemount (prev. Apple Valley) passed away Saturday, May 31st 2025 with her family at bedside after a battle with dementia.
Diane entered hospice care on May 12, 2025 and was well cared for. She was born on April 22, 1944 in St Paul and grew up in St. Lous Park. She graduated in 1962 and then went to the U of M, graduating in 1966 and became a Special Ed teacher. She married Bud, her husband of 58 years, and displayed love and devotion throughout while dealing with all the same ups and downs that everyone has. She raised two daughters Sara (Eric Reis) and Carolyn (Ryan Heglund).
Diane was preceded in death by her grandmother Edith Tyra, grandfather John Pivic and mother Bonnie Tyra.
Diane was a Special Ed teacher for several years and stepped aside to raise her daughters, later returning to work in retail. She was an avid scrapbooker and left the family with many volumes of memories. She also was a dog person and loved to walk and play with her two Schnauzers.
Diane will be missed by Bud, Sara, Carolyn, her granddaughter Juliet, grandson Luke and cousin Pam.
Services will be held on Thursday June 19th, 2025
with a gathering at 9:30 AM and mass at 10:00 AM at
St John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Animal Humane Society in Diane’s name.
CREMATION SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA NOTICE
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mn/rosemount/diane-marie-gauff-19862556
Laurie Fruen (Savran)
Diane was such a lovely peson inside and out. I remember her grandmther from Powers in Knollwood too.
Merle White (Jensen)
I remember Diane from high school as a beautiful, intelligent, classy but most importantly very kind woman who was nice to everyone. I am saddened by her loss.
Mimi Miller (Hodgkins)
We were best friends since we were 12 years old and helped one another through difficult times growing up and into adulthood. Many good times, lots of laughs and a dear friendship.
I'm sending love and comfort to Bud, Diane's daughters and her grandchildren.
I'm devastated to know she must have suffered and grateful to Bud for always being at her side.
May Diane rest in peace. 🤍 🕊️
Patricia Robl (Brennan)
I was in awe of Diane in high school. She was so gorgeous and always very stylish. We lived near each other and often walked to the bus stop together. It sounds like she had a wonderful family and lived a good life but had a difficult time in recent years. I am happy that she is now at peace.
Pat (Robl) Brennan
Bonnie Polski
I would like to present a prayer for Diane and her family
Weep not for me(Diane) though I am gone
Into the gentle night
Grieve if you will , but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears
I can only hope that this reflects how Diane feels