Dawn A. C. Welch, age 85 of Bowler, passed away on December 27, 2020. Dawn was born on July 1, 1935 to the late Otto G. and Roberta (Lamb) Hass in Shawano. In 1953 she began employment with Northwestern Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee. On February 6, 1954 she was united in marriage to Ralph Welch at Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. In 1985 they moved from Milwaukee to Bowler. Dawn enjoyed quilting and sewing, traveling with family, and camping. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Dawn is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ralph; children, Kathleen Marie (Angel) Fuentes of Milwaukee, David Allan Welch of Minnesota, Gregory Scott Welch of Milwaukee, Peggy Jean (Jeff) Lemke of Bowler, and Bobbie Jo Welch of Wittenberg; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly Oleson of Wausau. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Dawn was preceded in death by two daughters, Lisa Faye Welch and Linda Mae Kohler; her parents, Otto and Roberta Hass; two brothers, Arthur Hass and Corlis Hass; and a sister, Lucy Bowerstock.

A memorial service for Dawn will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be in the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held at the church from noon until the time of service.