Diane Marie Reed

Diane Reed (née Orlandini), age 88, was born to Eternal Life on March 15, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on January 30, 1937, to the late Aldo and Mary Orlandini.

Diane loved spending time with her family and found great joy in seeing her grandsons grow up and watching them participate in all of their various school or sporting activities. She also enjoyed getting together with her friends both in Menomonee Falls and Mosinee. One of her favorite places to be was at a cottage in the Northwoods. She loved the lake life and Bolton Lake always held a special place in her heart. Diane also really enjoyed cooking, especially Italian dishes such as tortellini (she made these every Christmas Eve for her family) and lasagna. She was proud of her Italian heritage and always talked about visiting Italy someday.

Diane is survived by her son Patrick (Heidi) Reed and grandsons James and Mike Reed. She is further survived by her two brothers Thomas (Connie) Orlandini and Robert (Teresa) Orlandini as well as nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted friend, Michael Reed, and infant daughter Erin Reed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M., on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. The Rev. Aaron Becker will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M., until the time of service all at the church. Burial will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Milwaukee, on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be directed to the family at www.bestefh.com.