Lee R Halverson
July 29, 1938 - March 31, 2020
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Lee R. Halverson, age 81, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Stoughton Hospital, from Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on July 29, 1938, in Edgerton, the son of Giles and Dorothy Halverson.
Lee attended Stoughton High School and served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He married Patricia Rech Courtney on Aug. 17, 1979. After serving in the Navy, Lee worked in Janesville and Madison, retiring from Madison Kipp Corp. in 1999.
Lee is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Lisa Stearns (Bill Purkapile); very special stepchildren, Terri (Todd) Carlson, Robert Courtney and Michael (Christine) Courtney; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Shirley) Halverson; and sisters-in-law, Ardy Halverson and Judith (James) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Halverson; and brother, Robert Halverson.
Per Lee's request, there is to only be a burial service and no visitation or memorial service. Private burial will be held at Albion Prairie Stone Church Cemetery, Hwy. 73, Edgerton. Memorials may be gifted in Lee’s name to American Parkinson's Disease Association, Wisconsin Chapter, 5900 Monona Dr. Suite 407, Monona, WI 53716. Lee’s family would like to thank the staff at Stoughton Hospital for their excellent care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Lori Jenkinson
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Hello, It's cousin Lori here. I am attempting to add the link to Vimeo so the tribute I created can be seen here for those who don't have facebook. I have many great memories spending time with Pat & Lee. I will never forget Lee's great smile and warm hugs. I am so glad to have been a part of this family. Sending out so much love. -Lori Jenkinson https://vimeo.com/403050549
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Deb Roemer
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Hi Pat. I was surprised to see Lee's obituary in the paper this morning. So sorry to hear of his passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Deb Roemer
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Margaret Sprague
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Hi Pat. So sorry to hear of Lee's passing in the obituary section of the State Journal this morning. You and your family are in my family's prayers during this difficult time. So glad we got to know you and Lee through the Flesch Family reunions. Take care and hope to see you at a future reunion. Margaret Sprague
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Jerry Selvog
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So Sorry to hear of Lee's passing. We were friends back in the 60'sand 70's Worked with him for a few years and had many enjoyable memories, We shared many interests in Our friendship. Although I did not see him much since he moved away from the Edgerton Milton Area I will miss him
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Michele Lendobeja
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Hi Pat, So sorry to hear of Lee's passing from mom. We have many great memories of our families getting together for family reunions and camping with you and Lee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Paul, Michele, Kara and Kaitlyn Lendobeja