Diana Lee Muth

Diana Lee Muth was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the age of 78. Dee was born on November 20, 1945 in Pomona, California. She was the third of five children born to Martin and Luella (Wilken) Asche. Due to her father’s job relocations, she had the opportunity to live in many different states including California, Oregon, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Colorado, Montana, and Kansas. Dee graduated from Arkansas City High School in Arkansas City, Kansas in 1964. After high school, she enrolled in classes at Cowley County Community College and soon after began working at Sedgwick County Hospital as a medical administrative secretary. She then took a job at St. Francis as a medical administrative assistant in the renal division. In 1968, while visiting relatives, Dee met Dennis Muth at Columbus Bowl. Soon after, the two started dating and she always said that she picked him because “he would drive all the way to Wichita to go to church with her.” Dennis and Dee were married on April 25, 1970 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. They settled on the family farm north of Columbus where she enjoyed her time as a stay-at-home mom to Eric, Sheila, and Carson. While living on the farm, the family attended St. John Lutheran Church. When she returned to work, she served in positions at Cargill, Columbus Medical Center, Capital American Insurance, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. Dee served as the president of the Nebraska Porkettes and the president of the Platte/Colfax County Pork Producers Ladies Association. She was also a founding member and past president of the Tuesday Night Ladies Aid. In 1986, Dennis and Dee moved their family to Columbus and were active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was the chair of the annual salad luncheon. In 2015, Dennis and Dee moved to Omaha where they were members of Beautiful Savior Church which eventually became the newly formed Living Water Lutheran Church. Dee loved her family and her most cherished accomplishment was raising her three children and supporting them in everything they did. Once they were grown, she shared that same passion for her grandchildren and tried to be present for as many of their events as possible. Dee was an outstanding cook and found great joy in feeding her people while hosting endless get-togethers for family and friends. Dee never met a challenge that was too much for her and faced her obstacles with a great attitude and a smile on her face. When asked how she was doing, she would always respond with “I’m fine” regardless of her circumstances. Dee loved everyone and everyone loved her. Dee made the world a better place and she will be missed. Dee is survived by her husband, Dennis; her children: Eric (Emily) Muth of Omaha, Sheila Psencik of Lincoln, and Carson (Natalie) Muth of Grand Forks, ND; her grandchildren: Grace Psencik, Beau Psencik, Lily Psencik, Clara Wise, Laura Wise, Benjamin Muth, Ella Muth, Collette Muth, Crossett Muth, and Lyda Muth; Siblings: Becky (Dennis) Dunn of Port Charlotte, FL and Sharner Stucky of Overland Park, KS; Sister-in-laws: Lonna (Bob) Osten of Omaha, NE and Marie Mabry of Hilton Head, SC; Nieces and Nephews: Gary (Debbie) Trinklein of Zurich, Switzerland, Jennifer (Kenlon) Johannes of Lakeland, FL, Andrea (Tonya) Trinklein of Lakeland, FL, Jeffrey (Anne) Trinklein of Bradenton, FL, Kimberly (Chris) Chambers of Overland Park, KS, Doug Stucky of Sioux City, IA, Matthew (Susan) Magie of Sitka, AK, Darren (Jennifer) Osten of Omaha, Kimberly (Lance) VonRentzell of Lincoln, Joel (Amy) Osten of Omaha, Bobby (Cindy) Magie of Astoria, OR, Jared (Lori) Muth of Roca, NE, Anna (Matt) Walker of Tulsa, OK, Joshua (Tawni) Magie of Port Charlotte, FL, Melissa Peters of Lincoln, and Michele Logan of Phoenix, AZ.; 35 Great Nieces and Nephews and 10 Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luella Asche; father, Martin Asche; brother, Martin “Bo” Asche; sister, Janice Trinklein; mother-in-law, Ethel Muth; father-in-law, Howard Muth; brother-in-laws, Michael Trinklein and Michael Stucky. Dee’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Living Water Lutheran Church at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to The Josie Harper Hospice House or Living Water Lutheran Church.

Diana Lee Muth

November 20, 1945 - April 5, 2024