John D. Lee, 65, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 14, 2008, after a ten month battle with cancer. He was in the loving care of his family and friends.\r\nJohn lived in Eau Claire all his life. He was born on May 2, 1943, and graduated from Memorial High School in 1961. \r\nHe married Pamela Spratt on July 18, 1970. His proudest accomplishment, with his wife Pam, was Krisi and Willie.\r\nJohn worked at Sherman Electric Company for 25 years. He was proud to serve with the National Electrical Contractors' Association and the Electrical Apprenticeship Committee at Chippewa Valley Technical College. He acted as President of Hallie Boys Baseball and was instrumental in the Hallie Park expansion during the 1980's.\r\nJohn loved being with and taking care of people. He had a special bond with children and people with special needs. He liked the Packers, playing cards, and going out to dinner with the card club. He was a member of the McDonald's coffee klatch. He went to Canada fishing every summer for 40 years, sharing the experience with more than 50 different family members and friends. He enjoyed weekends in Hayward with fish fries and kadupers, gambling, fishing, 4-wheeling, and hunting. His favorite place in the whole world was the North Shore of Lake Superior.\r\nThe family was blessed to be able to travel to Laughlin, NV in April 2008 and the North Shore in August 2008.\r\nJohn is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pamela; daughter, Kristin "Krisi" (John) Fahrendorf of Eagan, MN; son, John "Willie" (Jennifer) of Chippewa Falls; granddaughter, Megan Grace Lee; sister, Mary Fletty of Eau Claire; niece, Heidi Bartlett and nephew, Peter Fletty; uncle, Donald Hansen; faithful protector Ellie; and many wonderful family and friends.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Ounce; his aunt, Owa; and his brother-in-law, John Fletty.\r\nFuneral services will be held on 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3715 London Road, Eau Claire, with Rev. Frederick W. Theiste officiating. Private burial will be at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.\r\nThe family wishes to thank Northwest Home Care and Hospice, especially Sharon, Marne, and Sue for their TLC.

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