Joan (Murr) Catlin Dietz

Joan (Murr) Catlin Dietz, age 79, of rural Kearney, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her home. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Colony Acres Community Room at 413 First Street, in Gibbon. Memorials in Joan’s honor are kindly suggested to the family for later designation. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com. Craig Funeral Home in Minden is assisting the family. Joan B. Murr was born on

Joan B. Murr was born on June 16, 1942, in Omaha to Charles and Jessie (Hunt) Murr. She grew up in the Lowell/Gibbon area and attended Gibbon Public Schools. She graduated from Gibbon High School.

She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Catlin in 1961 in Gibbon and to this union, two children were born: Cynthia Jo and Robert Scott. The family made their home in Gibbon where she was employed by Medicine Mart, Morris Press, Wal-Mart and Cabela’s. Bob later passed away. Joan was united in marriage to Allan Dietz in 1989 in Axtell. The couple made their home in Gibbon before moving to Newark (rural Kearney).

Joan enjoyed her family and friends. She loved her grandchildren and cuddling with her dogs. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and gardening and was a great cook and loved to entertain, especially during the holidays. She was a treasured friend to many.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Allan Dietz, of Newark (rural Kearney); step-sons, Gene (Penny) Dietz, of Kearney, and Clint (Heather) Dietz, of Chandler, Oklahoma; step-daughters, Diana (Danny) Sullivan, of Huntington Beach, California, Debby (Mike) Martin, of Omaha, and Denise (Bob) McMeen, of Lincoln; son-in-law, Cameron Adams, of Gibbon; daughter-in-law, Merna Hatcher, of Hebron; grandchildren, Ashley Frear Cooper and Joel Gerhardt, of Kansas City, Nichole Hawley, of Lincoln, Jessica and James Aunkst, of Lincoln, Jacob Cooper, Allie Adams, and Cassidy Cooper, all of Kearney, and Hannah Adams, of Gibbon; 15 step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Murr, of Gibbon; sisters-in-law, Linda Dietz, of Coconut Creek, Florida, and Sharon Johnson, of McKinney, Texas; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Bob; children, Scott Catlin and Cindy Cooper; and brother, Jerry Murr.