Dawn Melodee Richter, 54, died suddenly Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lowell and Audrey Richter.

She graduated from Luck High School in 1983 and then attended Chippewa Valley Technical College for Child Development. After receiving her degree she became a nanny and did this for many years. She spent a couple years in North Carolina where she started working as a caregiver for elderly and adults with special needs. She would spend many hours visiting the ocean. The ocean became her most favorite place. Upon returning to Wisconsin she continued working as a caregiver for the elderly and adults with special needs. She had a big heart for those she took care of. They were like family to her.

Dawn loved to live life to the fullest. She was adventurous, great at photography, and wore her personality on her sleeve. She adored all her nieces and nephews and cherished spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Audrey Richter; brothers, Dale Richter and Donald Richter; sisters-in-law, Lorna Richter and Julie Richter.

She is survived by her brothers, Duane (Ramona) Richter of St. Croix Falls, Doug (Gen) Richter of Amery, Dan (Bev) Richter of Luck, David (LaVonne) Richter of Luck, Deland (Andrea) Richter of New Richmond; sisters, Denielle (Vern) Knauber of Frederic, Dorita (Tim) Smith of Supply, NC; and sister-in-law, Lisa Richter of Rice Lake; along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A Memorial service will be held at Crosswalk Community Church in Frederic, WI on Monday, March 2nd - visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home

Last Update: Feb 28, 2020 7:07 am CST