Claudine Dibble

was born on July 21, 1929 and passed away July 13, 2011 just one week before her 82nd birthday.

Survived by daughters, Barbara Nieland of Edina, Minnesota and Patricia (Karl) Schmidt of Edina; son, John of Bloomington, Minnesota; and three grandsons, Andrew Nieland, Daniel Schmidt and Thomas Schmidt. Also survived by three sisters, Anita, Eloise and Twyla; two brothers, Will and Allen; and many nieces and nephews. Claudine graduated from Pipestone High School, worked in the community and married Jack Dibble in 1952. In 1956, they opened a GM dealership in Miles City, Montana and later, in 1959, settled in Austin, Minnesota to raise their family. They enjoyed an early retirement with lots of travel.

May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

A private graveside Christian service and interment for immediate family. A celebration of life will be Thursday at the Historic Calumet Inn in Pipestone from 2:00-3:30PM. Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.