Dianne Spangler

Dianne Marie (Anderson) Spangler, daughter of Orville Anderson and Betty (Peterson) Bosch, was born on July 3, 1948, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Eagle Grove area, graduating from Eagle Grove High School “Class of 1966.” After graduating, she attended the State College of Iowa (University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls.

On June 8, 1968, Dianne married Kent Spangler at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. From this union four children were born, Traci Marie, Corey Gene, Mandy Jane, and Matthew Kent. The couple were married for thirty-two years.

A majority of Dianne’s work life was spent at Spangler’s Clothing, Iowa Testing Laboratories, and for Dr. Kellee Shey, DDS in Webster City as a Dental Assistant. Dianne was involved with the Iowa Jayceettes, proudly serving as the State Vice President. She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she served on the Sunday School board and as a Luther League leader. Dianne was also an active member of the Eagle’s Sports Booster Club during her children’s time in school.

Some of the highlights of Dianne’s life were the many adventures with her sisters and cousins; those shenanigans usually ended in boundless laughter. She enjoyed cheering on her children in their many high school activities, spending time with friends and family, playing cards, golfing, reading and enjoying her seven grandchildren.

Dianne passed away peacefully in her sleep while under Hospice care at Karen Acres Nursing Home in Urbandale, Iowa on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and stepmother, Kathryn Anderson, Betty and stepfather, John Bosch; in-laws, Kenneth and Mary Jane Spangler; uncle and aunt, Edward and Dorthy Severson; son, Corey Gene Spangler, and cousin, Carol Jo (Peterson) Martin.

Dianne is survived by her children: Traci (Russel) Terwilliger of Earlham, Mandy (Grant) Manning of Urbandale, and Matthew (Stacey) Spangler of Waukee; grandchildren: Jayne Terwilliger, Maren and Grayson Manning, and Madalyn, Makayla, Macey Jo, and Maddox Spangler; sisters: Kathy (Dan) Rice and family, Merry (Bob) Conaway and family, and her cousin Joan (Peterson) Gillum.

Memorial services were held on Monday, May 13, 11 a.m. at Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.