Dianne Joyce Tebbenkamp, 81, of Concordia, MO, formerly of Corder, MO, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia.
Born on February 2, 1944, south of Stover, MO, in Benton County, she was the daughter of the late Leon Parker and Jessie Blackman Parker. Dianne confirmed her faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR, on May 4, 1969. On November 2, 1974, she married Lester Tebbenkamp at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma, MO. Lester preceded her in death on February 13, 2019. Dianne was employed for many years as Secretary to the Superintendent of Santa Fe High School. She was also employed at Lutheran Benevolent Insurance, Marshall Habilitation Center and the Saline County Public Administrators Office. Dianne was a 4-H project leader for many years for the Hitt 4-H and Alma 4-H. She was a member of Tieman-Blackburn Post 478 Auxiliary and previous member of the Alma 4-Square Extension Club. Dianne enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting and all crafts. She especially enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren. Dianne was an avid gardener, and a big Chiefs and Royals fan. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma.
Dianne is survived by her sons, Clark Bruemmer (Nikki) of Gulf Shores, AL, and Cody Tebbenkamp of Corder; one daughter, Kerry Wilkens of Waverly, NE; seven grandchildren: Zackary Bruemmer, Kyle Bruemmer, Amanda Rochelle Bruemmer, Eric Bruemmer, Logan Bruemmer, Beau Wilkens & Taylor Wilkens; eight great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Connie Burke of Sedalia, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Burke; two sisters, Wilma Chandler and Delores Burke (in infancy); and brother-in-law, Lester Chandler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma, with Pastor Bernard Ross officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11 a.m. prior to the service and the burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Lafayette County Cancer Coalition in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.campbell-lewis.com.