Diane Nees, 73, of Sturtevant, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born in Racine on November 24, 1951, the daughter of the late Marvin and Lorraine (nee: Holler) Nees.

Diane had been employed by the Racine Unified School District as a Special Educational Teacher, retiring from Schulte School in Sturtevant. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church, and the REA, and the WREA.

Diane enjoyed all types of crafts, was a published author, and taking trips to Potawatomi Casino. She loved her Siamese Cat, "Calico". The greatest pleasure she could ever experience was the time she spent being with family and friends.

Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Deacon Dale and Barbara Nees; sister-in-law, Pamela Nees; nieces and nephews, Heide (Elie) Bernal, Larry Kroes, Josh (Kayla Cacciotti) Nees, Jason (Nicole) Passehl, Peter (Errin) Nees, Aharon (James) Goodwin, and Adam Nees. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Nees; niece, Holly Kroes; and nephew, Joel Nees.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially, all the students she helped throughout her teaching career.

The family would like to thank Aurora at Home Hospice for the loving and compassionate care given to Diane.