May 13 1952 July 30 2019
Diane L. (Giese) Hamil, 67, went to heaven peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, in Green Bay, WI. Diane was born at Fort Benning, Georgia on May 13, 1952 to the late Robert J. and Donna R. (Jahn) Giese (Her father served in the army and was stationed at Fort Benning at that time). Diane graduated from Ashwaubenon High School in 1970 where she was active in many artistic activities and won numerous awards. She was born with an exceptional talent in art. She was employed as a commercial artist for Television Channel 5 and Shopko, Inc. before moving to Illinois. While raising her son, Adam, she attended Rockford College in Rockford, IL, and graduated cum laude in 1983 with a degree in Fine Arts. She also obtained further education to obtain certification to become a teacher. While in Illinois, she worked for TSR, Inc. as a commercial artist and produced hundreds of drawings and paintings as a free-lance artist. Diane had a love for animals and raised Great Danes and trained an amazing horse she named Fandango (Fanny). While still in IL she competed in equestrian style events with her horse Fanny. Diane returned to Green Bay, WI, in 1988 and taught art and other studies at many area grade schools and high schools, until she retired in 2012. Her interests included music, gardening, fishing, art, nature, to just name a few. Diane is survived by her son, Adam C. Hamil of San Diego, CA; her life partner, Kurt D. Jacobs of Green Bay, WI; her siblings, Kathryn J. (Howard) Morois of Green Bay, WI and Randall S. Giese of Portage, WI; her nephew, Jacob D. (Blaire) Morois of Ashwaubenon, WI, and Jacob and Blaire’s wonderful children, Arthur and Ingrid Morois, whom Diane loved dearly. Diane is preceded in death by her parents Robert J. And Donna R. (Jahn) Giese. Our family would like to extend thanks to the staff and caregivers of Aurora Hospital. Thank you so much Jessica RN for your kindness and compassion during Diane’s final days. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Diane Hamil please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Diane Hamil May 13 1952 July 30 2019.
Death notice for the town of: West Monroe, state: Louisiana