Dawn Paul

Dawn Louise Paul, 73, of Motley died Thursday March 5th,2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 28,1952 in St Paul, the daughter of Donald Kozitka and Betty Scott. Dawn grew up in Staples and graduated from high school in 1971. Dawn was united in marriage to Dan Paul on July 13, 2013 in St. Cloud.

Dawn enjoyed working as a cook at the St. Augusta Legion and Luxembourg schools. She enjoyed being the coordinator of fun, loved hosting family and friends at their home, gardening, baking, 4 wheeling and traveling. Dawn had a sassy personality who was a true believer in peace for all.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Dan Paul; children, Paul (Stephanie) Kozitka, Matt (Elizabeth Oman) Paul, and Amber (Troy) Stoddard; and her grandchildren, Bailey and Emma Kozitka. She is also survived by her mother, Betty (Ed Bruchez) Scott; four siblings, Butch Kozitka, Patricia Kozitka, Belinda Kozitka, and Duane (Charis) Kozitka; as well as in-laws George Paul, Jim Paul, Joan Bechtold, Donna (Dave) Benoit and Bob Spoden. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dawn is preceded in death by her father, Donald Kozitka; in-laws Albert and Edna Paul; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Denny Rach; sister Susan Paul; sister Carol Larson; sister-in-law, Lorraine Spoden; brother-in-law Ben Bechtold; sister-in-law Pat Paul; niece Heidi Packer; and nephew-in-law Steve Bechtold.

A celebration of Dawn’s life will be held at a later date.

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