Diane is a Nebraska native of Hooper.  She grew up on a farm northeast of Hooper and attended Logan View Jr.-Sr. High School.  She then attended Lincoln School of Commerce business school and received an Executive Secretarial degree.  She has worked for various corporate entities during her working career before joining the staff in August of 2021 at Concordia Jr.-Sr. High School.  

Diane is married to David Linkugel. He serves as Senior Pastor at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Elkhorn.  They have always enjoyed attending various sports and music events at Concordia!  Now, Diane enjoys being on staff at Concordia and working with the wonderful and supportive staff of Concordia Schools.  They enjoy traveling, riding their bikes and walking around Flanagan Lake, reading, and spending time with family and friends.