Patrick Leon Lee

Patrick Leon Lee of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington, Holy Cross and Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was 77.

Patrick was one of eight children, born to Ervin and Marion (nee Gilgenbach) Lee in Milwaukee on Oct. 23, 1945.

He married Judith Cavett in Port Washington on March 14, 1970.

Patrick graduated from Port Washington High School.

He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. Patrick was a platoon leader and served two years in Germany and two years in Vietnam, where he received two Purple Hearts.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cardinal Stritch College and ultimately retired from EST Co. in Grafton after many years of dedicated service.

He and his wife Judy lived in Ozaukee County for several years to raise their daughter and later moved to Shawno to enjoy their retirement.

Patrick treasured his time up north. He was an avid bow and rifle hunter and enjoyed traveling to Parrish, Wis., to spend time with family.

Patrick loved music and played several instruments but had a special knack for the stumpf fiddle.

Patrick is survived by his devoted daughter Tracy (Ralph) Ripple; son Phillip Kleinke; loving grandchildren Alesha Clark, Patrick Clark, Michael Rinner, Tanya (Brandon) Burby Harvey and Zak (Ava) Lee Kleinke; great-grandchildren Grayson, Madalyn, Zophia, Xavier, Scarlett, Naomi and Arminius; and siblings Janice (Joseph) Ismal, Arlene Lee, Mary Lee, Nancy Mulvany, Frances Lee Dahm, Jerry Lee and Alyn (Jessie Barkley) Lee. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judith (1944-2019), sister-in-law Donna Lee and brother-in-law Francis Dahm.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53012. Deacon Scott Wiese will preside. Military honors will take place immediately after the service. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.