Dawn Jeanette Ehret

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, October 16, 1960
Date of Death:
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Age:
53 years old

Visitation

Date: Wednesday July 16, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Second Visitation

Date: Thursday July 17, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Memorial Mass

Date: Thursday July 17, 2014
Time: 11:00 am

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Grandview Cemetery [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, October 16, 1960
Date of Death:
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Age:
53 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Sunday, October 16, 1960
Date of Death:
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Age:
53 years old

Dawn Jeanette Ehret

The Memorial Mass for Dawn Jeanette Ehret will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 17, 2014 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul E. Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday July 16, 2014 at Macken Funeral Home and one hour before the service on Thursday.

Ms. Ehret, 53, of Rochester, died Thursday July 10, 2014 in Rochester.

Dawn was born October 16, 1960 in Austin, Minnesota to Duane and Darleen Ferguson Hansen. She graduated from Austin High School in 1979. In September of 1991 she married Bill Ehret and they later divorced. Dawn was a waitress at  the Riviera Supper Club in Austin for many years, and later managed the deli at Barlow’s Hy-Vee where she was known as “Deli Dawn”. Dawn also worked at Michaels Restaurant, The Rochester Athletic Club, and she volunteered at Assisi Heights, and Paws and Claws.

Survivors include her two daughters, Ashley Ehret of Rochester and Hannah Ehret of Rose Creek, MN., her parents Duane and Darleen Hansen of Rochester, her brothers Derrick (Terrie) Hansen and Dallas Hansen of Rochester and her sister Dianne (Paul) Fitzgerald of St. Michael, Minnesota, her long time companion Steve Ruffalo of Rochester, many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Dawn loved animals, especially her dogs Milton, Mable, and Mildred. She also loved riding and showing quarter horses, and loved gardening.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

Condolences

The family of Dawn Jeanette Ehret has received the following condolences.

My sincere condolences to the Hansen family.  I didn't know Dawn well when we went to school but when we did chat she was always so kind and considerate and truly a beautiful person.    

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Deepest Sympathy on the passing of such a beautiful person inside and out!! It has been many years since I have seen Dawn but have fond memories of our younger years in Austin. I fairly recently ran into her parents while walking on the Douglas Trail reminiscing about "The Riviera Supper Club". Rest in Peace Dawn!! 

My heart goes out to the family. So many fond memories. I do believe that Dawn is now your guardian angel and is at peace with herself. Praying for her and the family. Hugs to all of you.

I was informed today of Dawn's ( Bug's) passing. Great sadness and sorrow over took my emotions, it has been years since I have seen her but the memories have and will forever be with me. She could walk into a room and energize everyone with her smile and charming personality this was one of her many gifts. She will be missed by all that had the opportunity to be a part of her life, she is at peace and no longer hurting from the demons trying to control her life she is in the presents of our God almighty. My deepest sympathy to the entire family

My heart goes out to the all of you at this very sad time. I work with Dianne at Burger king..my depest go to each and e eryone one you.the mermorys  will be with you and in your hearts forever and stay strong 

Sue and rick troke

Our deepest condolances are with Dawn's loved ones at your time of loss. 

I have your family in my thoughts and prayers. Dawn was a beautiful person, with a contagious smile. May she rest in peace.

Red, Dar, Derrick, Dianne, Dallas, Ashley, and Hannah:  My sincere condolences to all of you and everyone who has been fortunate to have known Dawn (or Dawnie Poo as Dianne and I always called her).  Dawn was like a sister to me.  She was beautiful inside and out and had an amazing spirit about her.  Dawn will be missed greatly, and I will forever cherish all of the wonderful memories I have of her.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers.    

My condolences to you & your family. I remember Dawn always smiling, very sweet, & pleasant to talk to about anything that came up in our conversations. I talked with her not too long ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. She will be missed dearly. I pray for the family during this time. God recieved a beautiful little angel last week. RIP DE -The Haldeman family.

My beautiful friend. I never saw you without a smile.  Your eyes were always sparkling. Maybe that's because when you were looking at me, you were seeing how much I loved you and how important it was to me when I would see you at a meeting. how much it meant to me when I could see you there, sober, and just trying to put one foot in front of the other with the rest of us 

I remember that time a few years back there was a girl named Dawn who had OD'd and she was in the program and I didn't know there were two Dawns, and although I didn't know her, when I saw you at the Calvary church meeting you were there, and I am so happy I came up to tell you how grateful I was that you were still with us and how much I loved you and how happy I was that you were coming to meetings and were sober.  I am grateful you knew I loved you.  That is something not everybody feels from me when I'm around, but I am so happy cause I know you did 

Ashley and Hannah, we were very sorry to hear about your MOM, will keep you both in our prayers, I am sure the lord is watching over you.

Ashley and Hannah,  we are so sorry that you girls have lost your mom.  Our thoughts are with you both.

 

"Great Aunt and Uncle"

 

 

I was so sad to hear about Dawn's passing. I was a very good friend of Diane in high school. Dawn was such a great big sister - absolutely beautiful inside and out. I am praying and wishing all of her friends and family peace and my sincerest condolences.

Dear Dawn: I write this note to you as if you were reading it yourself; and that is because I truly believe that you are still with us and your spirit continues to dwell within each and every one of our hearts. You are truly an angel in our midst! As I followed the readings and Masses throughout Lent, Easter, and Pentecost this year, I have been particularly moved and have made it a point to try and observe the persona of Jesus Christ in others. In the final years of your life, you truly gave your life so that others could live (the paradox of the Christian faith). I do not see your passing from this world as we know it in vain. Rather, I see it as giving the ultimate sacrifice--dying so others can live. You are loved more than you could ever imagine and I hope you can feel that love today--for "God is love". You have given many of us a renewed sense of purpose, strength, and hope as we continue to live our our lives in the world as we know it. May God bless you and give strength to your family. Peace, love, and prayers to you and all those who have been touched and blessed by your presence.

As a child growing up in the Austin area, I knew the Hansen family from showing horses together. My sister Jill and I. I went to school with Dianne. I remember what a "pretty cowgirl" Dawn was. And she really was.  The last time I did see her was at a horse show. May you rest in the arms of our Lord Dawn. I'm praying for you and your family. I remember the Riviera and Dallas there too! The good 'ol days. God bless.

 

 

                                                                                      Lisa Diesman Pyeatt

The Class of 1979 would like to express our sympathy, prayers, and condolences to all of you during this very sad time. We all remember Dawn as a wonderful, friendly, always smiling classmates and even after high school she remained the same. We will not forget Dawn as she will be missed by her classmates. She will remain in our hearts with the wonderful memories we have of her. GOD BLESS all of you. Ellen Vedder Kruger