Diane M. Schroeder

A Funeral Service for Diane M. Schroeder, will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Heartland Worship Center in Agra, Kansas with Pastor Chris Baker officiating. Interment will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Indianola Cemetery in Indianola, Nebraska.

The service will be livestreamed via the Heartland Worship Center's website. https://www.hwcagra.com/memorial

Diane Marie Schroeder, age 70 years of rural Republican City, Nebraska had her home going on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She transitioned from this life to her home in heaven with those who loved her by her side.

Diane was born February 8, 1951, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Elmer A. and Lucille A. (Duggan) Schroeder. She lived in Council Bluffs until 1994, and spent the remainder of her days on the farm near Republican City, Nebraska. She attended a rural country school through 2nd grade and then attended Glenwood Public Schools, in Glenwood, Iowa, graduating as Valedictorian in 1969. She went on to attend Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing in Council Bluffs, and in 1972, she earned a diploma in Nursing. Diane also attended Christ for the Nations in Dallas, Texas for one year to study Child Evangelism and Biblical Studies.

Diane worked at Jennie Edmundson Hospital from 1972 until 1994, on the orthopedics floor and as a House Supervisor. In 1995, she began working at Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney, Nebraska, in the Intensive Care Unit. In 2007, she took a position as House Supervisor at Good Samaritan Hospital and remained in this position until her retirement in February of 2020. She was a member of The American Association of Critical Care Nurses and was a PALS Instructor.

Diane was a member of First Christian Church of Council Bluffs. At the time of her passing, she attended Heartland Worship Center of Agra, Kansas. She always had great joy in planning dishes for the monthly fellowship dinner.

Besides her faith in Jesus Christ, Diane's life was very much about her love for animals. Particularly her dogs, cats and especially the horses. Diane raised, trained, and showed Morgan horses in the disciplines of saddle seat, pleasure and carriage driving. She later transitioned to miniature horses and American Shetland Horses. She made many trips to the winner's circle with her beloved Pony C.L. Pocket Rocket, "Robby" and miniature roaster, Firefly Barbie Doll. Her home was filled with pictures, ribbons and trophies from her years of showing. Diane also loved to drive. Hours and miles were spent traveling to horse shows locally, regionally, and nationally. The relationship with Herron Stables made the whole show experience so much fun for Diane. The trainers and other stable clients became not just friends, but family.

She was a member of the American Morgan Horse Association; The American Miniature and Pony Association; The Nebraska Morgan Horse Association; and The Area VI Shetland and Miniature Horse Breeders Association Pony Club.

She is survived by her best friend, Deb Waddell of Republican City; her sister, Janice Abraham and her husband, George of Pompano Beach, Florida; brother, David Schroeder and his wife, Ruth of Council Bluffs; niece, Jill Schroeder of Los Angeles, California; nephew, Joshua Schroeder and his wife, Caley Jo and their sons, Price and Harris of Council Bluffs; as well as many beloved cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lucille Schroeder.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma.

A memorial has been established in Diane's honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma is in charge of the arrangements.