Dianne J. Philipsky

Dianne Joy Philipsky, 86, of Oakfield, was received into her eternal reward, Tuesday November 19th, 2024. She was born on May 4th, 1938, at her grandparents’ home in Town of Oakfield, Wisconsin to parents Olive Bernice (Hanna) Tank and Rufus Herbert Tank. She was baptized on June 12th, 1938, and confirmed June 1st, 1952, at Zion Ev. Luth. Church in Van Dyne. She graduated from Rosendale High School in 1956 where her love of choral music was fostered. She married Richard D. Philipsky on August 16, 1958, also at Zion Church in Van Dyne. She worked briefly at First National Casualty Insurance in Fond du Lac, when she moved to Oakfield to become a farm wife and start her family. She became a life-long member of St. Luke’s Ev. Luth. Church in Oakfield where she was in the choir for many years along with the Ladies Aid, Jars of Clay and groups that furthered Christian knowledge and education. She was also very active and enjoyed making visits to the member shut-ins. She was active working on the farm, enjoyed dancing when she had the opportunity, and watching the Wisconsin sports teams, especially the Milwaukee Brewers. She was an avid conversationalist, which usually caused her to be one of the last to leave events, meetings, and family get-togethers she attended. Dianne is survived by Richard, her husband of 66 years, sons Michael Philipsky and Paul Philipsky, Oakfield, brother Arthur (Jeanne) Tank of Lake Havasu City, AZ, sister Debra (Joe) Schneider of Fond du Lac, WI and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Albert and Elsie Philipsky, brothers-in law David Bargenquast and Gerald Martens, nephews Chris Tank and Matt Martens, and recently her sister Sandra Martens. The family would also like to express its sincere appreciation to SSM Hospice Home of Hope (Heather, Emily, Joey, Emily, Sarah, and Stacy) for the assistance provided to the family in caring for Dianne. We also thank the pastoral staff (Matthew Schwartz, Donald Buch) at St. Luke’s Church over the past number of years for the spiritual guidance given Dianne as part of the 86 years of grace that she received from her Savior. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. Luke’s Lutheran School Fund. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 245 South 2nd Street, Oakfield, WI. SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Matthew Schwartz officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Dianne J. Philipsky

May 4, 1938 - November 19, 2024