Diana Marie Raboin

Diana "Diane" Marie Raboin, age 80, of Wausau, passed away on October 5, 2026.

Diane was born on August 15, 1946, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Clarence and Myrtle Johnson. She was born and raised in Iron Mountain before making her way to Wisconsin. Diane married Leslie Raboin on October 10, 1964. Together, they first lived in Appleton before making their home in Wausau and raising their family.

Diane enjoyed a successful career in automobile sales at Bob Johnson's, at a time when the industry was largely dominated by men. She earned the respect of those around her through her hard work, knowledge, and natural ability to work with people. Her talent was recognized when she competed in a sales competition and placed second. Diane proved herself in an industry where she stood out, earning the respect of her coworkers and customers alike.

Later in life, Diane continued her caring work as a CNA at Aspirus, where her compassion for others also led her to volunteer with the Aspirus Hospice Unit.

After retirement, Diane enjoyed spending time at her and Leslie's camper in Goodman, Wisconsin, where some of her favorite memories were made surrounded by family and friends. She especially enjoyed camping and making memories with friends, both old and new. Diane and Leslie also looked forward to spending their winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama, enjoying the warmer weather and time together. She enjoyed flower arranging, golfing, camping, and snowmobiling in the Northwoods. She was also a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed spending time at the casino playing slot machines.

Diane's greatest joy was her family. She treasured her children and grandchildren and held a particularly special place in her heart for her four grandchildren and her twin great-granddaughters.

Diane is survived by her children, Jeff Raboin; Chris Raboin and his wife, Gina; and Renae Laffin and her husband, Lester; grandchildren, Erica Laffin, Brendan Raboin, Evan Raboin, and Zackary Raboin; great-grandchildren Ashynd Laffin and Baylyn Laffin; her sister Debra Cheney and her husband, Steve; and her beloved dogs, Duffer and Bailey.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Raboin; daughter, Shelly Raboin; brother, Dale Johnson; and parents, Clarence and Myrtle Johnson.

Diane will be remembered as a charming, caring, and determined woman who made an impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her memory will live on through the many lives she touched and, most of all, through the family she loved so dearly.

Visitation will be at 9:30 am - 10:30 am and a memorial mass will follow with Father Sebastian Kolodziejczyk officiating at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 227 S. 28th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Diane's life.