Catherine “Diane” Wassmann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Catherine “Diane” Wassmann passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 30, 2018. Born in Stockton, CA, in 1932 she was a resident of Benicia for most of her life. After high school, she joined the Dominican Sister’s in San Rafael for about 4 years before leaving. Diane obtained a Master’s Degree from Holy Names College and became a school teacher. She taught in Emeryville for several years before marrying Harold Wassmann, her beloved husband of 53 years. She worked as a stay-at-home mom for many years while her children were young. A loving mother and grandmother, Diane approached everything in life with love, compassion, and generosity. Diane was very active in the community. She shared her passion for reading at children’s story hour when the library was still on East G Street, and taught music at St. Dominic’s School. She was a teacher at Robert Semple School for many years, where students and parents appreciated her work in the classroom. In her retirement years, she volunteered her time for Friends of the Library and Families in Transition. Diane is survived by her brother Douglas Johnston, of McKinney, TX, son Greg Wassmann (David Gray) of San Jose, CA, daughter Catherine Joyner (Scott) of Helena, MT, and granddaughter Hannah Dreesbach of Helena, MT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wassmann. She will always be our beloved mother and grandmother and is dearly missed. A vigil will be held at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel on Sunday, March 4, at 7 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Dominic’s church on Monday, March 5, at 10:00a.m. followed by interment at St. Dominic’s Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Camel Barn Museum

Catherine “Diane” Wassmann

March 19, 1932 - January 30, 2018