Dawn Faye Wilt, 79, formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at her daughter's residence.

She was born on March 9, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio to Elmer Raines and Irma (Rung) Wilt and was later adopted by Everett Wilt Sr.

Dawn was a past member of the Celina American Legion Post #210 Auxiliary. She was disabled at a young age due to a work injury. Dawn was an avid jewelry creator, and loved crafts of any kind. She loved birds and horses.

Survivors include her daughter, Penny (David) Seitz of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Janice Bretti of Florida; sister-in-law, Doris Wilt of Florida; five grandchildren, Kristen (Logan) Penrod, Sarah (Zach Kneer) Seitz, Shari Conley, Nichole (Mark) Mayhugh, and Bryan (Nichole) Poppe; and eight great-grandkids, Jersey Jones, Zander Jones, London Jones, Brea Conley, Lilliana Seitz, Lyla Penrod, Addalynn Penrod, and Bennett Poppe.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers, Everett Wilt Jr., Richard Wilt, Ross Raines, and Daun Raines; and two sisters, Linda Bair and Judi Springer.

Per Dawn's wishes there will be no service or visitation. The family will have a private gathering in her honor.

Preferred memorials can be given to the family to help pay for funeral expenses. Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, and can be mailed to 520 N. 2nd St. Decatur, IN 46733.

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