Diane Marie Dale

Diane Marie Montreuil Dale born March 22nd, 1958, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 2, 2025.

Diane was the daughter of Ernest W and Arlene K (Overland) Montreuil, and the eldest of their three children (Karen and Keith). She grew up and graduated from high school (1976) in Crookston, MN. After high school Diane continued her education in Rochester MN where she studied Human Services. Upon completing her education, Diane was employed at the Brainerd Regional Treatment Center where she began her 40+ year career educating, loving, and caring for others who were challenged with mental, behavioral, and physical disabilities. She continued her career working at the North Dakota State School for the Blind, Polk County DAC, and most recently Andover Elementary School. She also worked as a personal care assistant for individuals with special needs. Recently, Diane nannied for a family in Andover whom she completely loved and cherished. 

Diane was married to Jeff Dale on April 26th of 1980 and together they raised four wonderful children, while living in Crookston and later Andover, MN.

She was lucky to find love again in her life with her companion, Robin Buchelt. They enjoyed going on motorcycle trips throughout the country and found joy in caring for their beloved dogs Emma and Ernie.

Diane enjoyed listening to music, dancing in her kitchen, planting flowers, gardening, riding her bicycle, reading, cooking, baking, traveling, hiking, and going for motorcycle rides. Diane always looked forward to her yearly girl’s weekend with her seven longtime girlfriends from Crookston (Sheree, Bev, Lois, Michelle, Marcia, Dee, and Debbie).

Diane’s greatest love of all was her children and grandchildren. She found immense joy in spending time and making memories with her family. She felt truly blessed and never took for granted each day and moment that God gave her to spend with her loving family. 

Diane is survived by her children Eric Dale (Abbe) of Cokato, Elissa Mwesiga (Lex) of New Hope, Easton Dale (Maddie) of Ham Lake, and Emily Wendorf (Andy) of Isanti and their father Jeff Dale of Andover. She will be forever cherished and remembered by her eleven grandchildren: Isabelle, Lauren, Drake, Chloe, Skylar, Ellie, Grace, Genova, Benjamin, Jacob, and Iverson. Great nephew and niece Devin and Kiera Gudmundson will cherish her memory. 

She will be dearly missed by companion Robin Buchelt, sister Karen Danielson (Nick) Niece Kari Gudmundson, Nephew Ryan Danielson, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

 Diane was preceded in death by her parents Ernie and Arlene, brother Keith, grandparents Fred and Emily Montreuil and Joe and Alvina Overland. She was also preceded in death by aunts Carol Johnson, Nona Kaiser, Delores Montreuil, and Della Montreuil as well as uncles Wally Johnson, Ken Grove, Merle Lunos, Duane Kaiser and cousins Julie Janes and Kim Anderson.

 A Memorial Service honoring Diane’s life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, MN. The service will begin at 1:00 PM with visitation held one-hour prior. Please visit www.stenshoelhouske.com/obituaries for more information.