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Dawn Theresa <I>Koch</I> Woodruff Weber Baldree

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Dawn Theresa Koch Woodruff Weber Baldree

Birth
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
18 Oct 2017 (aged 94)
Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA GPS-Latitude: 44.1037404, Longitude: -87.6753662
Plot
S-49-5-4
Memorial ID
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Baldree, Dawn T.

Dawn T. Baldree, age 94, a Sheboygan resident, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Harvest Home in Howards Grove, WI.

Dawn was born on March 11, 1923 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter of the late Erwin and Renatta (Traeger) Koch. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. On September 24, 1943 she married J.P. (Woody) Woodruff who was commissioned on the submarine, USS Redfin 272. The family was stationed in San Diago, Hawaii and eventually took up residency at Pigeon Lake. He passed away in 1987.

She married Robert (Bobby) Weber in 1972 and he preceded her in death in 1984. Dawn decided she didn't like the cold any longer and moved back to California. She met and married Graham Baldree in 1995 and he preceded her in death in 2004. During their marriage they were active members of a R.V. club call "Party Animals" and made numerous road trips.

Dawn belonged to many organizations throughout her life including Pigeon Lake Garden Club, Manitowoc Garden Club, Sheboygan District of Wisconsin Garden Club Federation as well as being very involved in the Elks and Moose Clubs in Escondido, CA.

Survivors include two daughters: JackieLynn DeFries (special friend Harvey Boelts), Irvine, CA, Robin (Mark) Thomas, Town of Herman; three granddaughters: Taffini Ann (Michael) Trimberger, Sheboygan, Pamela Jo (fiancé Jeff Lorier) Nespodzany, Sheboygan, Waneta Woodruff, San Diego, CA; two step-granddaughters: Suzanne (Keith) Wendorf, Sarah (Pete) Salnick, both of Howards Grove; four great grandchildren: Ian Crook and Elise Trimberger, both of Sheboygan, Tarren and Tim Hoyle, California; one brother: David Koch, Northridge, CA; and a special friend: Cory Christie, Costa Mesa, CA. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one son: Jan Woodruff, and one sister: Ruth Zarr.

Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with burial of her cremated remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Monday, November 27, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to thank the nurses, aides and staff of Harvest Home, especially Amber, and Heartland Hospice Care for all of their loving care, support and prayers.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Nov. 22, 2017
Baldree, Dawn T.

Dawn T. Baldree, age 94, a Sheboygan resident, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Harvest Home in Howards Grove, WI.

Dawn was born on March 11, 1923 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter of the late Erwin and Renatta (Traeger) Koch. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. On September 24, 1943 she married J.P. (Woody) Woodruff who was commissioned on the submarine, USS Redfin 272. The family was stationed in San Diago, Hawaii and eventually took up residency at Pigeon Lake. He passed away in 1987.

She married Robert (Bobby) Weber in 1972 and he preceded her in death in 1984. Dawn decided she didn't like the cold any longer and moved back to California. She met and married Graham Baldree in 1995 and he preceded her in death in 2004. During their marriage they were active members of a R.V. club call "Party Animals" and made numerous road trips.

Dawn belonged to many organizations throughout her life including Pigeon Lake Garden Club, Manitowoc Garden Club, Sheboygan District of Wisconsin Garden Club Federation as well as being very involved in the Elks and Moose Clubs in Escondido, CA.

Survivors include two daughters: JackieLynn DeFries (special friend Harvey Boelts), Irvine, CA, Robin (Mark) Thomas, Town of Herman; three granddaughters: Taffini Ann (Michael) Trimberger, Sheboygan, Pamela Jo (fiancé Jeff Lorier) Nespodzany, Sheboygan, Waneta Woodruff, San Diego, CA; two step-granddaughters: Suzanne (Keith) Wendorf, Sarah (Pete) Salnick, both of Howards Grove; four great grandchildren: Ian Crook and Elise Trimberger, both of Sheboygan, Tarren and Tim Hoyle, California; one brother: David Koch, Northridge, CA; and a special friend: Cory Christie, Costa Mesa, CA. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one son: Jan Woodruff, and one sister: Ruth Zarr.

Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with burial of her cremated remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Monday, November 27, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to thank the nurses, aides and staff of Harvest Home, especially Amber, and Heartland Hospice Care for all of their loving care, support and prayers.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Nov. 22, 2017


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