Diane Lynn Baughman

Diane was born October 6, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and June Dahlke (née Warner), and was called to her Lord’s side on August 31, 2025 in Cypress, Texas. She was baptized and then later confirmed at Ebenezer Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cleveland. At a young age, she was diagnosed with epilepsy – the struggle with which strengthened her faith. The third of five children, she attended West Technical High School and received awards for her skills in home economics. She had her first job as a cashier at a small drug store, where she developed her lifetime love of chocolate candy.

She married Pearley “Gene” Eugene Baughman on August 26, 1978 and together they had two boys, Kurt Edmund and Karl Edward. Diane found great fulfillment in being a mother, caring for pets, and helping friends and neighbors in whatever ways she could – cleaning and making pies were some of her favorites. She also faithfully brought her boys to church every Sunday, finding great comfort from the Word and the gathering of God’s people.

Diane and her family lived in Cleveland until Gene’s retirement in 1994, when they moved to Florida; she and Gene saw their boys through high school there and eventually moved back to Cleveland in 2005 to be near family. In 2011, Diane lived on her own for the first time in her life after the death of her husband, Gene.

In 2017, Diane moved from Cleveland to Cypress, Texas to be near her son Karl and family. Although she was sad to leave Cleveland again, she did find solace in being in the land of her favorite show, “Walker, Texas Ranger.” She made friends quickly at her new apartment, and enjoyed helping anyone who needed anything. She also obtained a cat for the first time in her life, having always had small dogs previously; Diane loved caring for “Baby.” In 2022, she began attending Our Savior Lutheran Church more frequently with Karl’s family, eventually going through the Adult Information Class, and was confirmed as a member in 2023. In October 2024, she moved into Karl and Sarah’s house for more care and support. She enjoyed being around family every day and although sometimes very weak, consistently offered to help with chores.

Diane was preceded in death by parents, Charles and June, as well as sister Elaine Dahlke, husband Gene Baughman, and nephew and adopted son, Brian Baughman. She is survived by siblings Beverly (John) Marton, George (Cara) Dahlke, and Janice (Richard) Hall, many nieces and nephews, as well as son Kurt Baughman and grandchildren Stacia, James, and Caleb, and son Karl (Sarah) Baughman and grandchildren Magdalena, August, and George. Recently, she was blessed with the birth of a great-granddaughter, Emilia, to her granddaughter Stacia.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or to an animal shelter of your choice.

A memorial service will be held on September 19th at 11AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 West Tidwell Rd, Houston, Texas 77091.