Esther Caroline Dawson

Esther Caroline Dawson was born on June 2, 1912 in Pickerel Lake Township, the daughter of Albert and Rosalie (Lembke) Bauers. She grew up and went to country school near Pickerel Lake. After she finished school Esther worked on her parent’s farm. She loved to help with the animals, taking care of dogs and cats and especially loved the horses. On October 20, 1939 Esther was married to William Dawson. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Esther lived in Wells for many years before moving to Albert Lea in 2003. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved eating sweets. Blessed be her memory.
Survivors include her children Melva of Wells and Delores of Albert Lea, daughter-in-law Linda of Circle Pines,14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, several cousins, many nieces and nephews, and special friends John and Sue Vee.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William, her daughter Lorraine, son Dale, a granddaughter, twin grandsons, and two great-grandchildren, sister Mable, and brother Arthur.