Dianne M. (Hammond) Fredo

Dianne M. (Hammond) Fredo, 81 of Findlay, passed away at The Manor at Greendale at 12:55pm on Saturday, August 16 after a several month battle with dementia. Dianne was born in Fremont Ohio on October 18, 1943 to the late Lola R. (Stine) and William Busdicker.

She married Robert D. Hammond on March 9, 1962 and he preceded her in death on September 14, 1992. They had four children, Christopher W. Hammond (Mary Beth), David H. Hammond (Kimberly), Bradley D. Hammond, who preceded her in death on June 28 ,2021; and Tammy S. (Hammond) Riedlinger (Dean). Dianne married Dominic V. Fredo on October 8, 1994, and his children are Dominic V. Fredo II (Janelle) and Todd J. Fredo and they became part of her family.  She is survived by 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren with two on the way. A grandchild, Ean Robert Riedlinger, preceded her in death on April 29, 2001. Dianne is also survived by two very good friends Rennie (Bob) Pepple and Micki (Larry) Price and the family thanks them for their years of support and love for Dianne and the family.

Dianne worked several years at Copco Papers, she was a Secretary at Cooper Service, where many looked forward to her smiling face. She spent many years running the snack bar at Timber Lanes and Sportsman Lanes. She was known as Lady Di by many and that name followed her to this day.  In her retirement she spent her weekends preparing breakfast for all at the Fairfield Inn in Findlay.

Dianne’s hobbies were Bowling, Bingo, Las Vegas and she enjoyed being a part of The Red Hat Society. Her love of Vegas allowed her to live her winters in Pahrump, Nevada in the warmer climate and many of the children, grandchildren and friends visited her and Dominic there. She and Dom had many friends from that time period. Sherrie’s Brothel was a frequent drive by for most visitors which remains a family laugh.

Dianne was a gigantic Elvis fan and shared the same day of her passing with him. She collected his memorabilia as well as chickens, snow babies, and Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele books.  Her collections of Vegas mementos were countless. Matchbooks, playing cards, silver coins and the list goes on.

The family would like to thank The Heritage, St. Catherine’s in Fostoria, The Manor at Greendale and Bridge Hospice for their care and support of Dianne during her journey.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for a Cure, Participant No. 7765434, P.O. Box 738901, Dallas, Texas 75373-8901 or Cancer Patient Services' Flock Walk in loving honor of her granddaughter, Emily Wolfe, and her commitment to ending cancer through research and patient support.

 Due to Dianne’s love of the color purple, we ask that you wear purple in her honor.

Dianne’s life will be celebrated at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio,  visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.  A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on  Thursday,  August 21, 2025 at the funeral home with Rev. T. Oleary n/OLF officiating. Burial will follow in Knollcrest Cemetery east of Findlay.

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