"It's going to be 100 degrees on the day that they bury me."

 DiAnn's June 10, 2021 funeral marked significant reopening steps after the pandemic, marking:

• 226 people attending Mass, one of the largest crowds at St. Benedict's since early 2020
• The first funeral Mass to be able to have a luncheon since early 2020
• An early funeral where floral bouquets could again be shared with the wonderful residents at Aase Haugen Home, Eastern Star, and Wellington Place in Decorah. Although DiAnn got her wish to stay at home until the end, she would have loved bringing brightness to her loved ones in these facilities. 

Some may remember the passing of DiAnn's own mother, Bertha Catherine (Wenthold) Ehler in January 1996. Bertha's January 26, 1996 funeral Mass time was moved up due to a significant snowstorm impacting the area. 

While wading through what felt like knee-deep snow on the way to the St. Francis de Sales cemetery, DiAnn noted the significant weather and proclaimed, "It's going to be 100 degrees on the day that they bury me."

On that day, as Josh & Dawn headed in their Rav4 across the College Drive Bridge after services, as shown above, their vehicle thermometer clicked up to 100 degrees. 

Way to call it, DiAnn. Way to call it. Rest in peace!