Diane Millang Volk Condolences
From Maryls Hiatt (’71):  Dunseith, ND

I too was so saddened to hear that Diane Millang Volk passed away.   My condolences to all Diane’s family.  She was just “the best”.  I will always remember her beautiful smile and what a beautiful person she was.  Her family will be in my prayers at this time.

Marlys Hiatt

Diane Millang Volk’s (’77) Obituary
Brose Funeral Home – Mohall, ND

Diane Volk
March 21, 1959 – January 8, 2017

SHERWOOD – Diane Fay Volk, 57, Sherwood, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at a Houston, TX, hospital.
She was born March 21, 1959, in Rolla, one of five children born to Clifford and Velma (Brennan) Millang. She was raised on a farm in the Turtle Mountains, north of Dunseith, amongst lots of family. She attended school and graduated from Dunseith High School in 1977. Her father, Clifford, died when she was a young girl and Diane worked with the family both on and off the farm through high school. One of her favorite jobs was at the International Peace Garden.
Diane graduated from the Dakota College at Bottineau with an associate degree. While in college, she worked for the Farmers Home Administration and met her future husband, Ron.
Diane and Ron were married in Dunseith on April 17, 1980. They started their careers in the Cavalier/Park River area, with Ron working for the SCS and Diane for the FmHA. The next stop was Minnewaukan for two years. In 1983, their first child, Meghan, was born and Diane and Ron moved to Sherwood to start farming. Their other children were born (Krista 1985, Jenna 1990, and Mitchell 1993) while they were farming.
Diane was very active on the farm, operating equipment, helping with cattle, many parts-runs, all while raising the kids, feeding Ron, etc. Diane had several off-farm jobs, most notably the Executive Director of Northwest Regional Housing Authority and managing Sherwood Homes. She looked forward to family trips to Florida, Black Hills, California, Washington D.C., Seattle, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and other North Dakota trips.
Diane enjoyed cooking and gardening. A large amount of her time was spent on horse events (rodeos, horse shows, jackpots, showdeos), school (basketball, football, T-ball), church events and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. One of Diane’s favorite places was the cabin at Lake Metigoshe. She loved being there whether snowmobiling, on the pontoon or just relaxing.
Diane attacked her cancer with her usual spunk. She ended up losing that battle. However, Diane is the big winner because she is in heaven now with Jesus without pain; so it doesn’t get any better than that. Diane will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family: husband of 36 years, Ronald Volk, Sherwood; daughters, Meghan (Jacob) Bratvold, Sherwood, Krista (Robert) Alexander, Tolley, Jenna (Jerrod) Braun, Tolley; son, Mitchell Volk, Sherwood; grandchildren, Alton, Caleb and Zane Bratvold, Luke and Hannah Alexander, and Leah Braun; mother, Velma Millang, Rolette; siblings, Larry Millang, Bottineau, Joanne (Mark) Bernstein, Souris, Mark (Deb) Millang, Rugby, Clayton Millang, Dunseith; father- and mother-in-law, Leo and Janice Volk, Sherwood; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Diane was preceded in death by: her father, Clifford Millang; and grandparents, Arthur and Arla Millang, and Ray and Janette Brennan.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at St. James Catholic Church, Sherwood.
Recitation of the Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2017, at the church.
Burial: Sherwood Union Cemetery, Sherwood, in the spring.
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, at the church.
(Brose Funeral Home, Mohall)

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