Diane (Punk) Jean Briggs, 61, passed January 26, 2016 at the Owatonna Homestead Hospice House. 

Diane was born on May 3, 1954 in Owatonna to Lovirn and Betty (Meixner) Pogones.

She did many things through her life including being a mechanic, farming, and running a real estate appraisal business with her husband.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and horses.

She is survived by her husband Russell, sons Robert (Star), Ken (Nicole) and grandchildren Rylee and Laken, sisters JoAnne, Connie, Terry, Peggy, Linda, and brother Mark. 

She was a wonderful person, wife, mother, and friend to many with a kind heart of gold. Memorials can be made to the Owatonna Homestead Hospice House or the American Cancer Society.

We will miss our Wonder Woman!