It is with Joy that Diane M. Prenger, age 72, of Minster, has been released from the grip of Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

She was born on March 29, 1948 in Russia to the late John & Marceil (Hemmelgarn) Meyer. On October 9, 1968, she married Ken Prenger, her loving husband of 51 years.

Diane is also survived by 4 children: Doug and Holly Prenger of Minster, Tina and Gary Albers of Ft. Loramie, Kendra and David Penno of Coldwater, and Krista and Matt Beyke of St. Henry; 11 grandchildren: Xavier and Maverick Prenger, Meagan (Aaron) Dietz and Alexis Sharp, Rachel, Brandon, and Alex Penno, and Luke, Grace, Will, and AJ Beyke; one great-grandchild: Alice Dietz; siblings: Ken and Mary Lou Meyer, Tom and Barb Meyer, Denny and Jane Meyer, Bonnie and Nick Hoying, Rick and Sandy Meyer, Nancy and Kyle Plattner, all of Ft. Loramie; Marlene and Ernie Bergman of North Star; Karen and Mike Clawson of Boynton Beach, FL; Jeanne and Wendall Arthur of Newark; Lisa and Steve Gehret of Houston and Dave and Liz Meyer of Russia; in-laws Jeanne Prenger, Minster, Carol Prenger, Sidney, Norman and Lorena Bohman, Maria Stein, Al and Mary Prenger, Minster, and Tom and Donna Prenger, Grove City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by daughter Ashley and in-laws Curt Subler, Norma and Leo O'Reilly, Wilfred Prenger, Edward Prenger, Marilyn & Ralph May, and Bob & Doris Prenger.

Diane was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, former bereavement minister, parish council member, Eucharistic minister, lector, and a CCD teacher. She is a member of the 25-year Club at Crown Equipment, and was a farm wife most of her married life.

Diane was a devout Catholic; a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; and a humble, gentle soul. She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending her grandchildren's events, and taking trips with her husband. Diane will be deeply missed and will always be remembered by all for her kind, caring nature.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 4 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Fr. Louis Schmit officiating. Social distancing will be in observance, due to the COVID 19 virus. The Mass will also be live streamed on St. Augustine Church's YouTube Channel. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, and from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, September 4.

In lieu of flowers and gifts the family requests donations be made to Rustic Hope.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.