Mrs. Sharon Kay Dreyer, the daughter of the late Frank and Ora Baker, passed away peacefully at age 85 on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her residence in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Sharon was vibrant and always on the go, a world traveler who had visited over 60 countries, as well as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She looked forward to playing cards, going to the movies, and performances at the Ordway. Never idle, Sharon enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, and gardening.
Sharon was a huge presence in her daughter Rebecca Lynn Washburn and granddaughter Raena Lynae Washburn’s lives and without fail, at 7:30 pm. Sharon called just one last time to check in on Becky before she went to bed.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harold Dreyer (married from 5/1/1982-10/1/2010), and former husband, Richard Washburn (married from 6/4/1961-11/1975).
Born on 12/4/1939 in Rochester, MN, Sharon lived in Wykoff and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1957. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Luther College in Iowa and a Masters in Education from Mankato State University. Sharon taught for 35 years at Grand Meadow, LeRoy, Waterville, Elysian and Dakota County Technical College.
Services will be held Monday, June 2, at 11:00 AM at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, MN 55118 with a luncheon following. Sharon will be inurned in Augustana Lutheran Church’s Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorials please be sent to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation, organizations Sharon felt strongly about.