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Welcome to the lifetime online memorial website for Dawn and Leon Peittersen! 

Dawn and Leon were married for over 56 years and were very blessed to find their soulmate on this earth and in eternal life. This lifetime online memorial was created for friends and family of Dawn and Leon to celebrate their life together along with sharing their own memories and funnies of Dawn and Leon. The family would certainly enjoy reading every one of them! :)

Please visit the LIFE tab and view both Dawn and Leon's full obituary along with visiting the GALLERY tab and share in the memories of their life together. 

Thank you and God Bless <3 <3


June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019
I have many fond memories of what I would consider “adopted” grandparents, of DeeDee and Leon. I grew up next door to them in Judson and didn’t really have real grandparents so they treated me like a grandkid for the many years that I lived next door. Leon and I would fish and he often made me my own fishing lures! Still an avid fisher woman today. DeeDee would talk me into memorizing and presenting bible verses for our church and would give me a $2 bill every time I did. She made me save them up and finally one day took me shopping with my savings, such a fun day! She gifted me collector barbies for my birthdays and holidays and told me not to open them, I still have them all. About 30 of them. I could go on and on but I loved DeeDee and Leon dearly. Unfortunately My family moved and we lost touch over the years. Think about them often and miss them always.
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
I met Dee Dee at her shop in Mankato many years ago. She started doing my hair at her home in Mankato. Leon brought her out to our farm and it was the start of a long friendship. I really got to know her when she started her shop in Judson. She had a great sense of humor and we all enjoyed her greatly. I will truly miss her.
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
I met Leon when he was about 10 years old and I had the good fortune to get to know his whole family. Leon was always a hard worker and a person who was fun to be around. He always had a saying for everything --- some not so nice but to the point. Leon and I cut down a huge cottonwood tree up the river bottom with a crosscut saw, so it took a long time. He said, "Don't worry Davis. It won't be long now." I will truly miss him and Dee Dee. He and I were good friends for many years.
March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
May Father God's Love Envelope Them Both In His Glory Forever And Ever. It's Kinda Hard To Type This Cuz I'm Crying To Much. Auntie Dee Dee Will Always Be My Other Mother. And Uncle Leon Will Always Have My Respect And He Will Always Be My Other Dad. I Love Them Both So Very Very Much. So Many Precious Memories. Uncle Leon And His Picture Slides. What Wonderful Times To Remember And Reflect Upon.
March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
Dee Dee and Leon were two remarkable people. They, as well as the entire family will hold dear to my heart forever. I spent more time on the phone with Dee Dee, Grams and Kris than my own blood family. Winter nights sitting under the dryers to keep warm, Leon and Danny taking me out on the pontoon fishing, Danny/Ped dancing to "Foot Loose" out in the driveway and Leon with his sanka coffee and creamer along with Grams, Bud and Dee Dee joined in. The years of Dee Dee and Leon grocery shopping at Madsens early on Sunday mornings to take me out to Judson to spend the weekends. Shampooing some of her customers in the shop was an honor. Nobody could cook like DeeDee! Borrowing the 1970 (?) Ford Pinto Pony to bring John home from Tech School when he was enlisted in the Air Force and breaking down in a drive thru of Burger King in Rantoul IL. Another time, hit a patch of ice on Courtland Bridge with DeeDee in the car on our way to visit Danny in Hutchinson. God's Angels guided us with no injuries to ourselves or to Kris's car, so we continued on our journey. Dee Dee encouraged me to pick up my knitting needles and taught me more techniques. DeeDee and Leon put others needs before their own, and tirelessly making sure family was taken care of. They lived unselfish and served others' needs before themselves. DeeDee was so maternal, encouraging and had more confidence in me than I did in myself. Intense faith and spiritual knowledge with the heart for Jesus. These are blessings and gifts so precious. I am honored and blessed to have called them my family once upon a time, and couldn't have prayed for any better grandparents for my son Jarred, than these two! Ive never known two people who were so rich in love! I'm filled with endearing and precious memories that I will carry in my heart, always. God's blessings of comfort to Kris and John, Agneiska, Rick, Bryan, Nathaniel, Eric, and my son Jarred. Ma & Pa Peittersen will be truly and deeply missed by so many. However, can you imagine the beautiful reunion in Heaven it must have been with Leon, Danny, Grams, Bud, Heinie, Fred, Uncle Si, Gramma Mary, Benny and Tammy!!!
February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019
Kris and John I know you would remember me if you seen me my first haircut in 1962 was done by Deedee was always fun to go out to the farm you all were living at in the 1970s my mom Connie Pohl is 88 now and still has her hair done on Thursdays thanks for the memories they will be deeply missed
February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019
I have so many good memories of DeeDee from when my Grandma, Wanita Krohn, would go to the Beauty Shop on Fridays in Judson! She always welcomed us with a huge smile and scolded "King" to stop barking. I can still remember her laugh. She was always good to my Grandparents and my Uncle, Jim. She would braid my hair after she put grandma under the hair dryer. My condolences to her family.
February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019
My Auntie and Unc… so many treasured and cherished memories. They were my 2nd set of parents... I could always rely on them both for whatever I needed or just to listen to me during times of need. Like how they took such good care of me, physically & emotionally, when my own father was dying... feeding me, letting me stay at their home for days and praying with me. One of the most important things Unc ever said to me was when I was crying saying I just couldn't go see Dad... he looked right at me and said, pray and you will find the strength to do this and you will regret it if you don't. So off I went, and he was right... I have no regrets.
And all the childhood memories! The five of us kids running in and out of the house in the summer time while Auntie worked in her beauty shop. How I loved Saturday mornings in the shop! All the women (some men too!) talking, laughing, reading gossip magazines all while Auntie styled their hair. I could sit there for hours listening to them talk and laugh... and Auntie's laughter always just filled the room.
I remember Unc's cars, the "ooga horn", and learning to drive a clutch in the old truck! One of my favorite birthday memories was the entire Peittersen family coming up to our home with the Alloette snowmobile! My Unc was a bit of a dare devil... you can see from the pics posted here! I also fondly remember him sitting quietly making fishing lures at the kitchen table and taking care of all his cats :)
They were both opinionated, funny, loving people that I was blessed to call my Auntie and Unc. Their marriage is one which we can all emulate.
All my love... Shannie
February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019
I have a lot of favorite memories of your family. I loved to come down to your house and visit and see your mom cutting hair. She always had a smile. And you had a rodent (hamster), I think. I don't remember it's name but it sure didn't like me. I Know my favorite memory is when we went on vacation to South Dakota with your parents. Your mom thought we wouldn't have enough pizza and ordered enough to feed 6 families I think. We ate pizza for a few days! I remember you swimming in the very very cold pool. And your parents would just laugh at us. I don't remember them getting mad at us for anything that we did during that trip. They were just loving gracious people. My hearts go out to you and I hope that they are together again with Danny. Peace, hugs and kisses! XOXO ❤️ Lisa
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
DeeDee and Leon became a fun part of my extended family when her mom and my dad married. I will always remember DeeDee's happy smiles and hearty laughs as she worked on hair or was just sitting knitting her beautiful afghans. Leon was always busy fixing something or coming from or going fishing and sharing his fishing triumphs. They were a dear couple that knew how to enjoy life.
DeeDee called me her "little sister" when introducing me to other customers in her shop. I will forever remember you both with loving thoughts and memories. You are missed.
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
I first met Dawn in 2012 when I started working at Augustana Care in activities. We had many wonderful conversations. We had a similar bond as mothers who had lost a son. Dawn shared many memories of her family with me. I felt I knew everyone of you. Leon and Dawn had an incredible love for each other. The Cheetos and Hershey bars your Mom would have me sometimes pick up as she knew your Dad was running low on supplies. I remember them holding hands and admired their love for each other, their family too. I smile knowing they are reunited and I picture your Mom holding Leon and her son Danny once again. A joyous reunion in Heaven!
Sending my deepest condolences.
Janet Stein
"Those we love have lost, never leave our side. They reach deep into our soul on days we need them most. Only for our eyes to see, our ears to hear, our heart to feel." ~Janet Stein 2014
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
Very dear couple. Loved them both. Love all the photos.

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June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019
I have many fond memories of what I would consider “adopted” grandparents, of DeeDee and Leon. I grew up next door to them in Judson and didn’t really have real grandparents so they treated me like a grandkid for the many years that I lived next door. Leon and I would fish and he often made me my own fishing lures! Still an avid fisher woman today. DeeDee would talk me into memorizing and presenting bible verses for our church and would give me a $2 bill every time I did. She made me save them up and finally one day took me shopping with my savings, such a fun day! She gifted me collector barbies for my birthdays and holidays and told me not to open them, I still have them all. About 30 of them. I could go on and on but I loved DeeDee and Leon dearly. Unfortunately My family moved and we lost touch over the years. Think about them often and miss them always.
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
I met Dee Dee at her shop in Mankato many years ago. She started doing my hair at her home in Mankato. Leon brought her out to our farm and it was the start of a long friendship. I really got to know her when she started her shop in Judson. She had a great sense of humor and we all enjoyed her greatly. I will truly miss her.
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
I met Leon when he was about 10 years old and I had the good fortune to get to know his whole family. Leon was always a hard worker and a person who was fun to be around. He always had a saying for everything --- some not so nice but to the point. Leon and I cut down a huge cottonwood tree up the river bottom with a crosscut saw, so it took a long time. He said, "Don't worry Davis. It won't be long now." I will truly miss him and Dee Dee. He and I were good friends for many years.
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Dawn Delaine Peittersen

February 24, 2019

Dawn Delaine “Dee Dee” Peittersen, 80, formally of Mankato and Judson, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 at Woodlyn Heights Nursing Home in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Dawn was born to Fred and Dolores (Krause) Bolger, October 7th, 1938, in Mankato, Minnesota.

Dawn married the late Leon Lee Peittersen on May 29th, 1959 in Watertown, SD. Leon and Dawn were the true ‘Notebook’ couple and were married for 56 years. Dawn is survived by 2 brothers-in-law: John Edward Peittersen of Kasota, MN and Roy Douglas Murdock of Joplin, MO, a half-brother Brett Bolger of St. Paul, MN and a stepsister Cheryl Jensen of St. Paul, MN, 2 children: John Paul (Agnieszka Klaudia) Peittersen of Seattle, WA; Kristin Leigh (Richard Charles) Anderson of Farmington, MN. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Jarred Daniel Peittersen, Nathaniel Bryce Gerber, Bryan Kristian Gerber, and Erik John Peittersen, 2 step-grandchildren: Alisha Michelle Anderson, Krista Kay Anderson, and 1 step-great-grandchild: Hazel Kay Anderson. Several nieces and nephews: Jeremiah Joshua Naylon, Shannon (James Jerome Sweeter) Stephaunie Elizabeth Naylon, Khendra Delaine (Jason Sartin) Murdock, Sheri (Arden) Peittersen Zenke, Lori (Chris) Wohnoutka, Joseph (Susan) Peittersen, Randy Peittersen, David (Lindsey) Bolger, Jesse Bolger, Sunny (Josh) Brysch.

Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Lee Peittersen (2015), son, Daniel David Peittersen (1987), mother, Dolores Pearl Thatcher (2015), father, Frederick Bolger (1967), sister, Tamera Theresa Murdock (2018), half-brother Vaughn Dean Bolger (2017), sister-in-law LeDene C. Peittersen (2011), Aunt, DeLaine Oral Foster (2018), and nephew, Benjamin Christian Murdock (1997).

Dawn had a passion for fixing hair. She enjoyed making people feel good about their appearance. Dawn graduated from beauty school and at 19 years old opened her own hair salon in Mankato and named it Coiffure (meaning hairstyle) Beauty Salon. After marriage and starting a family, Dawn sold her hair salon and continued fixing hair in the home for the next 40+ years. Her children will always have fond memories of waking up to the wonderful smells of hair solutions along with never using her hair scissors for cutting paper! Dawn also enjoyed reading her childhood parochial school bible and was an avid knitter for many years. She enjoyed knitting beautiful afghans and shawls with many being raffled off for charity. Knitting newborn outfits was Dawn’s favorite. Dawn will be missed by many as she was a kind-hearted loving woman who loved making people feel good about themselves. Many people saw Dawn as a ‘second mom’.

Dawn’s family extends a huge thank you to everyone who cared for her at Augustana Nursing Home and Woodlyn Heights Nursing Home and a special thanks to Pastor Rita – mom enjoyed having you there for her. 

Leon Lee Peittersen

February 24, 2019

Hastings—Leon L. Peittersen of Hastings and formerly of Mankato and Judson, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Augustana Nursing Home in Hastings, MN. Leon was born in St. Peter, MN April 26, 1934.

Leon is survived by his wife Dawn of Hastings; son John (Agnieszka) Peittersen of Auburn, Washington; daughter Kristin (Richard) Anderson of Farmington; grandchildren Jarred, Erik, Nathaniel, and Bryan; step-grandchildren Alisha and Krista; great-step-grandchild Hazel; brother John Edward Peittersen; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Leon was preceded in death by his son Daniel David Peittersen; brothers Lyle, Ron, and George Peittersen; nephew Benjamin Murdock; and sister-in-law LeDene Peittersen.

Leon married Dawn Bolger on May 29, 1959 in Watertown, South Dakota and they were blessed with 56 years of marriage. Leon was an avid fisherman and loved visiting with family and friends. He was a hard worker and loved taking care of his family and friends along with all the family dogs and cats.

Leon served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, being stationed in Germany. He worked at Hoffer Glass in Mankato, then moved to Year-Around Cab Company in Mankato, welding the first cab produced there, and continued there for about 25 years. He then worked at Taylor Corp at Mankato until retiring.

Leon's family extends a huge thank you to everyone who cared for him at Augustana Nursing Home.

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