4/25/1943 – 4/29/2019
Preceded in death by parents Frank and Lorene Pusateri. Survived by husband Travis Lux; son William Lux; grandchildren Hannah and William N.E. Lux; niece Cheryl Lux; sisters Nancy Davis, Mary Kern, Carol Weak, Kathleen Milligan and their families; brothers Frank Pusateri, Rob Milligan, Mike Milligan and their families. Retired OPS teacher of 33 years. Diane loved to travel and was a proud member of AAUW and Tri Community Church. Visitation Friday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE. Funeral Service 9:30 AM Saturday (5/4/2019) at Tri-Community United Methodist Church 6001 Fontenelle Blvd. Omaha, Nebraska. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to AAUW or Tri Community Church.
Diane was a colleague and good friend. She was one of the best student teacher supervisors I had. I am in shock. A mutual friend wrote me about her passing. We have stayed in contact by email over the years and before I left Omaha would meet for lunch. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Total shocked the night Travis called me with the devastating news. Travis, Diane and Bill have been a big part of our lives since we were small children. ( Bill, Perry and I ). We grew up on trap ranges together. Wednesday night leagues, NE State Shoot… As ,my own mothers health worsened, Travis and Diane would drive out to my mom and dad’s and as always they played a serious/light hearted game of scrabble. Wonderful memories and I’m at a loss at Diane’s sudden passing. I vision Diane and my mother playing scrabble in heaven with the scrabble dictionary close at hand. The laughter those two shared. My childhood is impossible to look back at without Lux’s in it. God has gained another angel. My heart is truly heavy at theirs difficult time for Travis, Bill Hannah and Bill. ❤️
Diane chaired an AAUW group I belonged to called Dine, which met once a month September through May.. Dine’s main purpose was to try out different restaurants, especially ethnic ones. After I developed a digestive disability and often couldn’t go out to eat, Diane continued to call me every time to see if I could go. She did this for years. Even my husband, who often answered the phone, was dismayed at Diane’s passing. She was such a special person and will be greatly missed by lots of people.
Mrs. Lux was my teacher in seventh grade, my employer in high school when I cleaned house for her, and my friend for life – we have stayed in touch for 36 years! I’m in shock that she is not with us. Over the years we have had lunch, exchanged emails and cards, and shared ideas about how to enjoy life and improve education. She had an amazing sense of humor and a long-term perspective on things that I value so much. I am sorry for the loss to Travis, Bill, and the many other beloved family members whom she loved so much. I have fond memories of eating at Hardee’s with her after we cleaned house. It was always a special treat (bacon cheeseburgers – we didn’t count calories back then!). Last time I saw her in 2017 we upgraded to Lithuanian Bakery and she met my husband and young son. I will always treasure that time together.
Mrs Lux was my teacher in jr high school. At the time I thought she was too tough but as an adult I often think of her and the fact that she cared enough to not let me be satisfied with ok. Every I needed to have a dot and every t needed to be crossed. Just Monday I was working on a team project and had to go back and dot the i’s . I thought to myself, Mrs Lux would be disappointed in me. She also taught me how to quill. Although I do not do it often I think of her each time. In fact I cannot think of a teacher who meant more to me than Mrs Lux. A light went out on Saturday when she passed but please know she sparked so many students into great adults.
My life is better because Mrs Lux was in it. I am so sorry for your loss.