Dawnell Joy Templen

Dawnell Joy Templen (Burkhamer), 70, of Hillpoint, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday March 28th, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI, due to complications from pneumonia. Dawnell was born on May 22nd, 1952 to Frank Burkhamer and Elsie Anderson in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Dawnell graduated from Riverdale High School in Muscoda, Wisconsin, Class of 1970. Dawnell married Myron (George) Brownlee in 1970. They had 3 children; Brad Brownlee, Stacy Johnson, James “Jimmy” Brownlee. Dawnell went on to marry Reg Templen on November 1st, 1997. Dawnell was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved unconditionally and wholeheartedly. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching the birds, bobcats, and deer in her backyard. She had a passion for crafting, gambling, concerts, dancing to old time rock and roll but loved them all, traveling and single handedly keeping the southwest Wisconsin UPS drivers employed. Once retired Dawnell spent her time watching the wildlife in her backyard, sculpting, crafting and spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She is survived by her husband, Reg Templen of Hillpoint, WI; children, Brad Brownlee (Tracy) of Cazenovia, WI, Stacy Johnson (Dan) of Richland Center, WI, James “Jimmy” Brownlee (Rachel) of Northfield, MN, Brad Templen of Cazenovia, WI, Rachel Templen of KY, and Brian Templen of Hillpoint, WI; sisters, Judy Pospichal of Muscoda, WI, and Kimberly Bomkamp of Muscoda, WI; grandchildren, Chelsey Peickert (Blake), Cassidy Brownlee (Wyatt), Myron (Cole) Brownlee, Dakota Brownlee, Hunter Johnson, Clay Johnson, Ryder Johnson, Owen Brownlee, Jonah Brownlee and Jacob Brownlee; and great grandchild, Myron Faust. Dawnell was preceded in death by; Elsie Anderson (Mother), Frank Burkhamer (Father), Donnie and Joan Burkhamer (Brother & sister in law), Pete Pospichal (Brother in law), Myron George Brownlee (Ex-husband), and numerous friends and family. A Celebration of “Dawn’s Life will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to G.R.A.C.E. or St. Jude’s. .

Dawnell Joy Templen

May 22, 1952 - March 28, 2023