Diana M. Merryman

Diana Merryman, 34 Gibbon resident Diana Merryman, 34 of Gibbon passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Private family graveside services will be held Monday at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family encourages everyone to please leave a message of condolence through the funeral home website at www.osrfh.com or send cards/memorials to the family, care of O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, 4115 Ave N, Kearney, NE 68847. Diana was born June 17, 1985 in Henrico, Virginia to Del and Susan (DeLesDernier) Lienemann. She received her education in Richmond, VA, graduating from Douglas Southhall Freeman High School. Diana later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She received a medical discharge during boot camp. She moved to Kearney in December of 2004. On August 5, 2006, Diana was united in marriage to Shawn Merryman in Gibbon, NE. The couple made their home in Gibbon where she enjoyed farming and taking care of her animals. Diana had a passion for horses, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Diana worked at Morris Press, Gibbon American Legion, Buffalo County Jail and later, Northeast Elementary School. Most recently, Diana was the Kitchen Manager at Central Elementary School in Kearney. She was a member of New Life Church in Kearney and the Central Nebraska Liberty Riders. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Shawn Merryman; children, Elaine Merryman and Tanner Merryman; parents, Del and Susan Lienemann all of Gibbon; brothers, Joseph (Leslie) Lienemann, Bradley (Ann) Lienemann and Jeffery (Jessica) Lienemann all of Henrico, VA; brother-in-law, Jason Merryman of Elm Creek; mother-in-law, Susan Merrymann of Lincoln; grandmother, Florence Lienemann of Gibbon; grandfather, Elton DeLesDernier of Henrico, VA; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends. Diana was preceded in death by her daughter, Lillian Rose Merryman; grandfather, Darlo Lienemann; and grandmother, Shirley DeLesDernier. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Diana M. Merryman

June 17, 1985 - May 3, 2020