Diane Opper

Diane “Judy” (Riesterer) Opper, 80, residing in Huron, went home to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, August 22, 2022 at Providence Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on January 7, 1942 in Sandusky, OH to the late Paul J. and Alice M. (Scott) Riesterer.

Judy graduated from Sandusky High School in 1960. She married her high school sweetheart, Rich C. Opper on March 26, 1960. After getting married they lived in Norfolk, VA while Richard served his country in the US Navy. Judy was a basic logic assistant at JCPenney for 25 years. She was a member of Faith Church for 30 years, where she was a member of the choir and a greeter for many years. Judy also previously volunteered at Care & Share. She enjoyed spending time with her family and always made holidays special for everyone. She also loved going on cruises with her family.

Judy is survived by her four daughters, Lori (Thomas) Jimenez of Vermilion, Kim (Mark) Howard of Sandusky, Cheryl (Dan) Vassallo of Huron and Nicole (Vince) Cooper of Norwalk; grandchildren, BreeAnn (Carmen) Flynn, Kristina Howard, Heather (Tony Lewis) Davis, Matthew (Lindsey) Vassallo, Justin Davis, Amanda (Rick) Holbrook, Lindsay (Scott) Keiser, Jacob (Kayla) Cooper, Nicholas Howard, Benjamin (Taylor) Cooper, Hannah (John) Gartner and Moriah (Jacob) Yazijian; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers, Pete (Glenna) Riesterer and Richard (Nancy) Riesterer; sister-in-law, Beverly (Jack) Savage and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Rich in 2017; granddaughter, Ally Vassallo; grandson-in-law, Dustin Villarreal; sister and brother-in-law, Dee and Dick Shaffer; father and mother-in-law, Milton and Laureen Opper.

Cremation has taken place. Friends may gather on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of memorial services at 11:00 am at Faith Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky. Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Perkins Cemetery, Sandusky. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Special thanks to Stein Hospice and Providence Care Center for the care of our mother.

Those wishing to contribute to Judy’s memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 23215 Commerce Park, STE 300, Beachwood, OH 44122.