Dawn I. Standke

May 9, 1956 - February 5, 2014

Born: May 09, 1956

Died: February 05, 2014

Services: Monday, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam

Visitation: Monday, Feb. 10th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dawn I. Standke, 57, of Beaver Dam passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at her home.

Funeral service for Dawn will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam with the Rev. Mark Jensen officiating. A visitation will also be held on Monday, Feb. 10th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family interment will be held on Tuesday at Highland Memory Gardens in the town of Trenton, Wisconsin.

Dawn Irene was born on May 9, 1956 the daughter of Roy and Joyce (Wrzesinke) Gentz in Hartford, Wisconsin. She was a 1974 graduate of Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills. While in high school, Dawn enjoyed horseback riding and barrel racing. She was also named Dairy Princess in 1972. On June 8, 1974, she was united in marriage to Stuart J. Miller and they were blessed with four children. She was later married to Jeffrey P. Standke on November 12, 2002 in Lake Tahoe.

Dawn received a Surgical Technician Certificate in 1983 from MPTC. She had been employed with the Beaver Dam Community Hospital for over 21 years as a surgical technician. She had been a volunteer for the Waupun Truck n’ Show since the death of her husband Jeff. She loved to croquet and she loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Dawn was also a very proud and loving grandmother.

Dawn is survived by her four children: William (Amber) Miller of Mayville, Jaime (fiancé Christopher Benter) Miller of Beaver Dam, Nathan J. (Kate) Miller of Poway, CA and Andrew M. Miller of Beaver Dam; eight grandchildren; her parents: Roy and Joyce Gentz of Beaver Dam; brothers and sisters: Mark (Marilyn) Gentz of Anaheim, CA, Debra (Fred) McDonald of Sun Prairie, Tony (Karla) Gentz of Sandpoint, Idaho and Brenda (Gary) Gubbels of Beaver Dam; her former husband Stuart J. Miller of Beaver Dam. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey 2005.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral and Cremation Services are serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

Location: Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home- Beaver Dam (Map)

Born: May 09, 1956 Died: February 05, 2014 Services: Monday, February 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam Visitation: Monday, Feb. 10th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Dawn I. Standke, 57, of Beaver Dam passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014Continue Reading

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To the children and family of Dawn,
Our hearts are so heavy now after finding out Dawn passed away..She was truly a beautiful person and we have such wonderful memories of Jeff and Dawn. We send our heartfelt condolences to everyone and wish we could be there but we are out of state for a few weeks. Our caring thoughts are with you all at this time...Dave and Carol Crawford

Dawn was a great lady and friend. We worked together in the OR for twenty plus years. Not only was she an excellent scrub tech, but she was a true patient advocate who always went the extra mile in ensuring excellent care for them. A perfectionist in her work, she willingly shared her knowledge and skills with others. I loved her many jokes, her fun little words, and her great only Dawn laugh!!! Please know that Dawn truly loved and always spoke highly of her family, especially her grandchildren, who were so dear to her heart. Will keep Dawn and the family in my prayers.

To the family of Dawn Standke,
I am so sorry for your loss! Dawn was taken at to young of an age. Dawn had a big and caring heart. Dawn trained me at the BDCH and she was an excellent Surgical Technologist! I would say one of the best!! I will never forget Dawn. Dawn holds a special place in my heart! She was a great co-worker and friend to me! Dawn also drove a limo for my wedding with her husband Jeff. Take care during this trying time. Jill Kehrmeyer

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