Erlynne Diebold

Erlynne R. Diebold, age 76, of Merrifield, passed away early Tuesday morning at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, July 25, 2009, at the Bethany Good Samaritan Chapel with Pastor William Zeige officiating. Friends are welcome to gather beginning at noon on Saturday at the Chapel.
Erlynne Rae Diebold was born on June 14, 1933, in Charles City, IA, the daughter of George and Mabel (Morris) Aldous. She grew up and graduated from high school in Alexandria, MN. Following her schooling she became a professional ice skater for the Holiday On Ice show. On September 19, 1953, she was united in marriage to John Diebold in the Episcopal Church at Alexandria. The couple made their home in Coon Rapids. MN. Erlynne was a devoted wife, mother, and beachgrandmother. After John retired they moved to Merrifield living on Pelican Lake where they had summered and spent many weekends. She was an avid fisherman and would love to fish 365 days a year. Spending time outdoors was always something she enjoyed, fishing, hunting, and working in her flower beds. She loved life and laughter and was always able to engage people in conversation. Erlynne and John were able to embark on 18 different cruises through the years. Due to her deteriorating health she entered the Bethany Good Samaritan Village in April of 2006.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mabel. Erlynne will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by John, her husband of over 55 years; children, Keith (Barb) Diebold of Grand Rapids, MN, and Kim (Jeff) Holmberg of Annandale, MN; grandchildren, Ryan (Amber) Diebold and Eric Diebold, Holly (Brian) Shea, and Kayla Holmberg; siblings, George Aldous, Gerene (Wally) Mayer, Arlys Johnson, and David (Tori) Aldous.

Memorials to Caring for the Caregivers at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.