Service Details
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
VISITATION: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
You may witness the service livestream on Tuesday at 2:00 pm by visiting the link that will be provided before the service begins. You may also watch anytime afterward at your own convenience.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials may be made to the Bohemian National Cemetery.
Waterford (formerly of Burlington) – Dawn Lorraine Tigges, 91, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Waterford Senior Living, Waterford, WI, following a hard-fought battle with Alzheimers.
Dawn was born in Caledonia, Wisconsin, on April 23, 1929, to Myron and Verna (nee: Sebastian) Novak. On June 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Robert J. Tigges.
She graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1947”. Dawn worked for many years as a legal secretary in Racine, Burlington, and Mukwonago and was a past member of the Racine and Burlington Legal Secretaries Associations. She had a love and knowledge of antiques and put it to use by running Dawn and Daughters Estate Sales. She, along with her husband, was a member of the Burlington Car Club and enjoyed the many friendships they made through their participation. She was a member of Living Water Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wind Lake, WI.
Dawn is survived by her five children: Barbara Tigges (Jim Thellefsen) of Racine, WI; Linda (Christopher) Kruschel of Valrico, FL; Robert Tigges (Micki Marshall) of Hobe Sound, FL; Ruth Tigges (Tim Olson) of Deland, FL; and Janet (Jim) Winterle of Burlington, WI; eight grandchildren: Mandy, Holly, Bobby, Michael, Benjamin, Emily, Trevor, and Sarah; and nine great-grandchildren: Hailey, Brady, Leah, Riley, Bailey, Jennifer, Ryan, Greg, and Wyatt; one brother, Myron Novak; sister-in-law, Marion Olson; brother-in-law, Fredrick Johnson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also survived by her special friend, Robert Harter.
Dawn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Tigges; sisters-in-law Jenny Novak, Helen Tigges, Katherine Tigges, Joyce Tigges and Carol Johnson; brothers-in-law William Tigges, George Tigges and Bennet Olson. Also, special pet, Buffy.
Funeral visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI 53403, from 12:30-2:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm with a private graveside service for the family immediately following at the Bohemian-National Cemetery, 6716 5 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI 53402. Due to the current Covid-19 health crisis and the family’s concern for everyone’s health and well-being, masks and social distancing will be strongly encouraged at the funeral home. The family also fully understands if health concerns keep you from attending. You may witness the service livestream on Tuesday at 2:00 pm by visiting the link that will be provided before the service begins. You may also watch anytime afterward at your own convenience. Memorials may be made to the Bohemian National Cemetery.
Dawn’s family would like to thank her special caregivers at Waterford Senior Living. They would also like to thank Robert Harter for his compassion and friendship.
Live Streaming Link https://youtu.be/6qnUIVRcEuQ
Phyllis Perzanowski says
Janet and Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother.
May you find comfort in your memories of her and
May she rest in eternal peace.
Rob Davidson says
She was such a kind and gentle soul. What a blessing to have her for so long. God speed.
Dorothy Dolezalek says
So sorry for your loss.
Carol Van Hammers says
To the family of Dawn Tigges: My condolences to you on the passing of your loved one. I knew Dawn over the years as Carol Pishny, daughter of Edgar Pishny who was a friend of Myron Novak, Dawn’s father. We knew each other as young girls and then attended high school together, as Dawn was one grade ahead of me. After marriage we met as couples a few times and then Dawn and I met again when we were single again, We had lunch together several times while she lived in Burlington and I in Delavan, WI. I lost track of her when she went to live in the Waterford Senior Living Center. Peace now! Carol (Pishny) Van Hammers
Pat Mikulsky says
Dear Janet and Jim, your children and grandchildren were so fortunate to know Gramma Dawn. She was the sweetest, gentlest woman, and delighted in her family. May all the good memories sustain you through her loss – knowing she is in a joyful place now. My prayers for all of you.
In God’s peace,
Pat Mikulsky
Pat Mikulsky says
Dear Janet and Jim, your children and grandchildren were so fortunate to know Gramma Dawn. She was the sweetest, gentlest woman, and delighted in her family. May all the good memories sustain you through her loss – knowing she is in a joyful place now. My prayers for all of you.
In God’s peace,
Paula says
To the family of Dawn Tigges:Sorry to heard of your mom’s passing.I only met your mom twice,when she lived over by the Cotton Picker and then when she lived directly below my parents in Tequesta.She was very sweet and kind