Lee B. Henry
April 16, 1921 - June 28, 2015
Obituary
Henry, Lee B. (LeRoy)
MONONA/OREGON - Lee Henry, age 94, of Monona, formerly of Oregon, Wis. and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 16, 1921, in Elk River, Minn., the son of Louis and Anne (Plombon) Henry. Lee married Donna Hannig on Dec. 30, 1946, in St. Cloud, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946 receiving military training at William and Mary College. Lee also attended the University of Minnesota and St. John's College. He began his career in finance at Dun and Bradstreet and retired as a loan officer for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. After retiring in December 1986, Lee and Donna spent 20 years in Arizona. He was a member of the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus and was also involved in the management of local pageants. Lee was very active in the Catholic Church throughout his life. He was a lifelong athlete playing football and baseball and, in 1939, led his team to the District Basketball Championship. Lee also enjoyed bowling, running, golfing and fishing. He participated in the Senior Olympics in Arizona and was the commissioner of a semi-pro baseball league in LaCrosse. Lee is survived by his three children, Carole Leifer of Madison, Colleen LeBlanc (Ron Thomson) of LaCrosse and Mary (Al) Henry-Chiozzi of Madison;two grandchildren, Kristin Leifer of Madison and Christopher (Holly) Leifer of Tampa, Fla.; brothers, Donald of St. Cloud, Minn. and Steve (Joan) of Chippewa Falls; and brother-in-law, Rich (Jan) Hannig of St Cloud, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; a son, Gary; sister-in-law, Emma Henry; and brother-in-law, Don (Maryann) Hannig. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at noon on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, with Father John Silva presiding. Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to thank Meriter Hospital, Agrace HospiceCare, Father Bart Timmerman and Father John Silva for their loving care and compassion. "Thanks Dad, you were great and we shall miss you always". Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Jul 8, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Service
Wed Jul 8, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Colleen LeBlanc
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Rich Uttke
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I worked with Lee at Veterans Affairs. He was a wonderful gentleman, upbeat and charismatic. Just one hell of a good guy. Goodbye Lee.
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Mare Henry
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Love you always Pops. Dad and Mom, you'll both be in our hearts forever and ever. Mary.
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Debby Nyhus Wilcox
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May you find God's peace and comfort through this difficult time. Thinking of you, Debby Nyhus Wilcox
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John Adams
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I worked with Lee at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs loan program. Lee always had a soft spot in his heart for veterans' widows with credit problems. Lee would always try to find a way to help a veteran or a widow. He had a kind heart, a great laugh and was a great friend. After he retired, I jokingly created the Lee Henry Memorial Loan program for widows with bad credit. Lee made us focus on what was important, helping people. My sympathy. Lee was a good man and he is missed.
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Bob Buhr
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I worked with Lee at Veterans Affairs for many years as a fellow loan analyst. I also played golf in a State league foursome with Lee every week and after we would play Sheepshead in the Clubhouse. We also golfed many rounds on weekends at Yahara Hills as well. I remember one Saturday we played 18 holes and when we finished the first nine it was pushing 100 degrees and Lee was just a bouncing around the course. We then played the back nine and when finished it was 103 degrees. We carried our bags in those days and Gary Nolden and I were shot and dragging our bags, and I think Lee could have went another nine. We would also get together after work with our fellow employees and if Lee wasn't one of the instigators, he still was always there. Will always remember Lee's positive attitude and that smile. We worked hard and also had a lot of fun together when not in the office. Rest in Peace Lee. Bob Buhr.