Diane L. Hernke

August 24, 1944 - December 27, 2020

Diane Hernke, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly Hales Corners, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Sylvester and Elaine (Smith) Bickler, who preceded her in death. She married Ronald Hernke on September 14. 1963. She was a 1962 graduate of Solomon Juneau High School. Diane’s passion was cooking. She worked for a catering company and then was the cook for Hales Corners Lutheran School for many years. Diane found joy in feeding others and shared that service of love with her family and friends right up until the very end. Diane is survived by her husband, Ronald; her sons, Todd (Jane) Hernke of Scottsdale, AZ and Kevin (Joan) of Westerville, OH; 4 grandchildren: Elise Hernke, Bryce Hernke, Madeline Hernke and Lukas Hernke; her sister, Cindy (Vern Gliot) Bickler of Copperopolis, CA; a long with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, Her brother, Robert Bickler preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at a later date.