Dawn "Arieta" Hamm, 82 of Wisconsin Rapids passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2021. She was born to the late Louis and Edna (Manthey) Perkins on June 21, 1939. She is survived by her loving husband LeRoy, son, Mike (Cindy) Hamm, grandchildren Carly and Ryan Hamm, Wis. Rapids, daughter Teresa (Gary) Aschenbrenner, grandchildren Trevor and Michaela Aschenbrenner, Shawano, son Pat Hamm, grandchildren Dalton and Miranda, Colorado, siblings; Lewis Perkins and Doris (John) Krueger. Dawn worked for Consolidated Papers and Butler Papers in the offices.  After that, due to her great love of all animals, her dream job was working for Doctors Good and then Rasmussen in the Veterinary offices.  She was one of the most caring persons you could ever know.  She and Leroy enjoyed 62 years of marriage. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.  Services will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Monday, January 3, 2021 with Visitation at 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Father Janusz.  Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please donate to the South Wood County Humane Society, 3621 64th Street N. Wis. Rapids, WI 54494. John J. Buettgen is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com