Nancy Diane Metcalf

Nancy Diane (Gessner) Wegenke Metcalf, age 95 of Montello passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at The Residences on Forest Lane in Montello. Diane was born in Montello on April 21, 1931, to Edward and Merle (Burgett) Gessner. She graduated from Montello High School in 1949 and married Wallace “Hunk” Wegenke on June 8, 1949. Together they were blessed with four children; Hunk preceded her in death on January 21, 1972.

Diane was employed as a CNA for Marquette County for many years. She enjoyed birds (especially CARDINALS), gardening, flowers, reading, and crossword puzzles. Diane was a self-proclaimed outspoken woman and fiercely proud of her family. She thoroughly enjoyed watching and supporting her grandchildren at their academic and athletic events. She was proud of the 75 pints of blood she was able to donate throughout her life and the many afghans she knitted for her family. She spent her life caring for others.

Diane spent many happy years with special friend Mike Reavis until his passing. Later in life Diane found love again, marrying Robert “Bob” Metcalf on July 2, 2005. They enjoyed many happy times together until his passing on October 26, 2015.

Diane is survived by three children: Susan (Jim) Schultz of Stevens Point, Jean Sheller and Mark (Patti) Wegenke both of Montello as well as daughter-in-law, Dayna Wegenke of Montello. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by four stepdaughters: Kathy (Bob) Regez of Madison, Maureen (Shawn) Connors of Mt. Horeb, Patty (John) Rust of McFarland, and Susanne (Matt) Duffy of Stoughton along with 13 step-grandchildren and 25 step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Avis Matzke, brother, Jim Tipton, and sister-in-law, Nook Gessner.

Diane is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Jay Wegenke, son-in-law, Jon Sheller, grandsons: Rob Schultz, great-grandson, Maxwell Stalker, brother, Dick Gessner, and brother-in-law, Rudolf Matzke.

A funeral service for Diane will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 10:45 AM at the church. Pastor John Dolan will preside and burial in the Montello City Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family for a memorial that will be established in Diane’s name.

Our angel is now with her people.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com