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Diane M. Logan, 69, of Fort Dodge, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at the Fonda Nursing and Rehab Center in Fonda. A service honoring Diane’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge with the Rev. Andrea Kraushaar officiating. The family will greet friends Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church where a memorial fund in Diane’s name will be established. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.
Diane is survived by her mother Marjorie Logan of Newton; her brother Edward (Bonnie) Logan of Boone; her nephew Ryan Logan of Boone; her niece Annie (A.J.) Longnecker, of Manson; her great niece Charlotte and another one on the way. She is also survived by several cousins; an aunt; an uncle; and many friends, including her special friend Scott Johnston. Diane was preceded in death by her father.
Diane Marlone Logan, the daughter of Thomas and Marjorie (Cook) Logan, was born Dec. 29, 1944, in Spencer. She graduated from Newton High School in 1963, and then from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in music education. Diane was an elementary music teacher for the Fort Dodge Community Schools for 35 years, serving in many of the elementary schools. She also served as long time accompanist at First United Methodist Church and played for many weddings and funerals over the years. Diane was also owner of the ‘Ole Basket Boutique’ and taught organ and piano lessons.
Diane was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a long time accompanist with Comedia Musica. She was a member of PEO for 52 years and was a past-president of Chapter NJ. She served on the Fort Dodge Symphony Board and was a member of the Choral Society. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, the Fort Dodge, Iowa and National Education Associations, member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.