Dawn Rae Monturi (nee Riebe), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 82.
Born in 1942, in East Cleveland, Dawn was the cherished daughter of Roland and Pearl (nee Walteraire) Riebe.
Dawn dedicated over 30 years of her life to education, a passion that defined her career and brought her immense joy. Beginning as an elementary school teacher, she later focused her efforts on helping adults achieve their GEDs, making a lasting impact on countless lives.
Dawn and her husband of 60 years, Samuel, began a new chapter in Phoenix, Ariz., where they lived for 30 years before returning to Chardon in 2006. Together, they shared a deep love of travel, spending countless adventures exploring the country in their RV.
Dawn also found joy in solving puzzle books and creating beautiful works of art with plastic canvas crafts.
Dawn is survived by her devoted husband of many years, Samuel Monturi; her children, Kevin (Tracy) Monturi and Kimberly Monturi; and her grandchildren, Joshua (Alexandria) Adams, Michael Adams, David (Keisha) Monturi, Tyler (Liz) Monturi and Marissa (Evan) Kennedy. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Alexander, Gabriel and Oliver.
Dawn’s legacy is one of love, learning and adventure. Her warmth, wit and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of Dawn’s life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
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