Service Details
A Celebration of Life for Dawn will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00AM until the time of celebration. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial gifts in Dawn’s name be made to Toys For Tots.
Dawn C. Hassel, nee Kerner, age 82, of Kenosha passed away in Sebring, FL on Wednesday August 21, 2025.
Dawn was born in Hannibal, MO, on August 24, 1942 to the late Charles and Jean Kerner. Her younger years were spent living in Racine. On July 2, 1966, Dawn married David P. Hassel in Racine. She worked at InSinkErator for 35 years, retiring in 1999 as a supervisor. Since retiring, Dawn and Dave loved to travel. She spent much of her time volunteering, sewing, reading, and doing crosswords.
Dawn is survived by her husband, Dave; children, Gregg (Mary) Hassell, Jason (Sarah) Hassel and daughter-in-law, Jody Andersen; grandchildren, Kali, David, Max, Chelsea, Danielle; and great-grandchild, Emma. Surviving as well is her sister, Elaine (John) Howell, and Kali’s mother, Sandra Mickelsen. Along with her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her sons, Christopher Andersen and Troy Hassel.
Josephine Shannon says
My condolences to the hassel family
Tina Marie Fry says
You will be missed.
Glenda Steinle & Fred Steinle says
Dawn I am at a loss for words. I will miss you❤️
Terry and Suzann Toll says
Dave and family, Suzann and I are so sorry for your loss of Dawn. Suzann has an eye treatment on Friday at the Eye Institute in Milwaukee and we will not be able to attend Dawn’s services. Dawn and her family are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Dawn.
Jodie Antreassian-Janiuk says
My heart goes out to Dawns family.
Jodi Baker says
Dawn was an incredibly strong and knowledgeable lady, an awesome boss to work for with a great sense of humor and understanding, thoughts and prayers to the family
Brenda Allen says
Dawn was my supervisor for a short time at ISE for a short time before she retired . May she rest in peace.
James Huck says
Dawn was such a wonderful lady to work for, great supervisor but also to know as a friend
Mary & Joe Gonzales says
Our prayers go out to Dawn’s family. She was a great boss to work for & a good friend. I will miss her yearly Christmas cards letting us know how her & her family were doing. God Bless All of You
Wallace Singleton says
So sorry to hear this about Dawn. My condolences and prayers go out to her family.
Sharon Reynolds says
Dave and family, I was just made aware of Dawn’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I know you and your family will miss her dearly.
Love,Sharon Reynolds
Tracey Merrill says
Nt sincere condolences to the entire family and friends. Kali and my daughter Ebriere went to school together and did multiple sleep overs during their childhood. May God strengthen you 🙏 all during the difficult time.