Dawn Blomberg, age 59, of NE Minneapolis died November 5, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 11th at Strike Life Tributes, 409 SE Broadway St, Isanti with a time for visiting starting one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Linwood Cemetery.
Dawn Marie Blomberg was born August 26, 1958 in Coon Rapids to John and Shirley (Grobove) Richard. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1976. Since 1998 she has lived in NE Minneapolis. Dawn worked as a patient account specialist for Fairview Minneapolis. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Dawn enjoyed vacationing, especially going to beaches. She was an avid reader and loved her dogs and family. Dawn had the best laugh and always saw the best in everyone and everything. She was loved dearly and will be forever missed.
Dawn passed away November 5, 2017 in Minneapolis at age 59. She was preceded in death by her father, John Richard.
Dawn is survived by her two sons, Joshua Schreader, and Matthew Schreader; step-son, Jeremy Blomberg; mother, Shirley Richard; four brothers, Michael (Andrea) Richard, Scott (Dawn) Richard, Brian (Kris) Richard, Todd Richard (Jessie Dissing); former husband, Greg Schreader; many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and special friends.
I was very shocked to hear about Dawn’s passing and I extend my deepest sympathies to her family. Dawn was one of my team members t Fairview and we got to know each other over the past year. I loved to hear her laugh and will miss her dearly. To he children I am sending energy for strength, healing, and peace to you.
For Dawn’s family and friends I pray for your strength and that peace finds you at this very difficult time. Dawn was such a nice person and she will definitely be missed by her Fairview family. Prayers and light to all
Dawn had such a soft voice on the phone. No matter how clear she try to emphases her name or voice. People still thought her name was something other than Dawn. Or because it was a low voice they thought her voice was a man. So one day when I called in I got her on the phone, and she did not realize it was me on the phone, so I kept calling her everything but Dawn. Boy oh Boy did she let me have it when I ended the call with OK then Bob Bye BOB.. We laughed many a day about that. She could take a joke. and she could give one too. She was a really good friend to me. We were cubicle mates at work. I’ll miss her forever. I used to make her promise if I ever died to tell my kids and grandkids how much I loved them. She always said she would. She would ask me every time to exchange phone numbers. We never got around to it. But every time she told me how much she loved her boys. How special her relationships were with them. How each one was different. How much she believed in them. Unwaivering belief, no matter the issue. She had Family down. If we could bottle up what she had in family and sell it. we would all be rich. Her trips to see her Mom. she prepared ever time with such gusto. looked forward to them. never complained about the drive or giving up time. she looked forward. she was so happy her mom had found love again . she has something very special. I never saw her argue with anyone. I wonder if she chased her brothers. Or if they chased away every guy that ever wanted to say hi.
Who am I gonna share all my lunches with now Bob?
My sadness in hearing this news I am unable to put into words. My prayers and thoughts are with my dear Aunt Shirley and all of my cousins who have lost their beloved sister, and to her children who lost so much. May they receive the strength and courage to continue on and to make her proud.
I am so sorry you all have to go through this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May Dawn Rest In Peace. I love and miss you all. Kisses and hugs to you Aunt Shirley.
I worked with Dawn at Fairview for several years before my retirement. She was sweet, pleasant, and always friendly. My prayers go out to her family, it is very hard to lose a loved one. She will be missed.
I worked with Dawn at Fairview and remembered a phone call from her with needing my assistance on an account and of course I helped her but I did know her name at that time. When I was in the break room she spoke to me and said hi “Terry” and I thought to myself who is this lady and she stated I’m Dawn thanks for your help today with that account and ever since that day, we never stop speaking and talking about our children and family. She was the sweetest mild spirited person I ever met, she monotone voice on the phone no matter what. RIH Dawn you will be missed from your Fairview family. My prayers go out to her family.
My prayers are with Dawn and her family. Sadness overwhelms my heart. Dawn was a kind woman. She was always there to help me when needed. Kind hearted, soft spoken , and a beautiful woman. She will be deeply missed.
I still have one of the most precious memories of Dawn, I own one of her dogs puppies, Tito. He’s 9 1/2 years old now and not a day will go by when I won’t think of her when I look at Tito. We spent time together with our dogs and enjoyed laughs. She was such a sweet gentle soul and take comfort in knowing that now she’s reunited in everlasting joy with her father and puppy Shania. Beautiful woman taken from us too soon. Love you Dawn and will always miss you.
My heart truly breaks for Dawn’s family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Dawn was so polite and helpful I enjoyed the time we worked together at Fairview. Dawn always gave me a chuckle with the way she would say “How are YOUUU” in the true Minnesotan accent way.
I am not originally from Minnesota so it is one of those little things I always notice in the way some people speak up here and it was such a joy to hear her say it. Dawn will be missed.
I have known and worked with dawn for about 12 years. She was always quiet but very willing to help out if needed.
I was truly taken aback and deeply saddened by the news of Dawn’s passing. My deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of this nice and wonderful lady. Dawn had a lovely calming spirit. The Team at Fairview will miss you! I will miss you! Especially when we see your name pop up in the account notes. :-(
Rest In Peace Dawn
My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dawn. She was a true kindred spirit. She was kind, sweet, welcoming, funny and oh so helpful. I worked with Dawn at Fairview. I will never forget when I watered her plant in error and made a mess at her desk by getting dirt on her cube wall, she was such a clean freak. Even though I cleaned it up, she made it sparkle, Just like in life She always sparkled and made the world sparkle with her presence. She would always tease me about not watering her plants from then on out. It saddens me that I will never be able to see her kind face again. I will never forget her and she will be truly missed by her Fairview friends and family. May god hold us all thru these difficult times.
Rest In Peace Angel Dawn.
Im very saddened to hear about Dawns passing ! She was a dear friend of mine and we had many fun times together. She was a very kind and thoughtful soul…..my prayers go out to the family and may you rest in peace my friend.
Such a wonderful co-worker and always friendly and helpful. She will be missed here at Fairview! My prayers and thoughts go out to family and friends! May she rest in peace
It is with shock and disbelief that I am sending my deepest condolences to the Richard’s family. Dawn was one of my BEST friends in high school and after. We were roommates for years in the cities. I have many great memories of us growing up together. When I think of those memories I cant help but smile. (Your blue Nova car, Uncle Sams, Disco, dressing up for Halloween, going to out door concerts, Many parties, Taylors Falls, and hanging at Sandy’s cabin on Green Lake) We did some pretty crazy things Dawn Sandy and me. When we started our families we lost touch but later reconnected once again, thanks to her son who hooked her up on facebook. Thank you! RIP Dawn from me, Jack and all your friends from the gang. ie, Earleen, Diane, Mitch, Joe, Nora, Linda. My prayers are with her family, may time and memories help you heal. I know I will miss her dearly, but am thankful for her memories and friendship.
God bless the Richard family. May they have peace and their hearts heal from such a great loss. Dawn was loved and will be missed.
Josh,
This is so unbelievable! I hope you, your brother and step brother can comfort eachother and hold eachother up during this… I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through. I’m so sorry, I wish you peace…. <3
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawn’s family. Dawn was full of life and had a sparkling smile. Rest In Peace sweet lady.