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Lee Churches Obituary

Churches, Lee E.

Lee E. Churches, 78, died Monday, February 18, 2013. Lee was born January 12, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. After High School, he served his country in the US Army and worked as a Millright at Ft. Howard Paper Company for 32 years. Lee was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed golfing and playing shuffleboard.

Lee is survived by one son, Mike (Ann) Churches; two daughters, Kelli (Dave) Reyment, Stephanie (Dan) Rustlie; a sister, Candy (Al) Thornton; grandchildren, Andy, Jesse, Corey, Maddie, Carley, Jordan and Devin; great-granddaughters, Megan and Cailey; special friend, Gloria Buckarma; four nephews and a godson, Paul Treml.

Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Van Bramer; stepfather, Harold Van Bramer; a sister, Sharon Erwin and a brother-in-law, Marshall Erwin.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, from 4:00 pm until the funeral service at 7:00 pm with Chaplain Robert Nooker officiating. Military honors will follow. Interment will be at Bayside Cemetery in Door County. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. A memorial fund has been established in Lee's name.

A special thank you to the valet staff at St. Mary's Hospital and the staff at St. Vincent Hospital for all of their assistance.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2013.
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I sure miss the good times I shared with Lee He sure is missed

conrad swiecichowski

February 14, 2023

You all have my deepest sympathy. My husband Ken worked with Lee at Ft. Howard for many years and we've had some good times with him. Lee was a great guy. He will be missed.

Bev Kurtz

February 25, 2013

I had many fun times with Lee, enjoyed Golfing with him,will be missed

Connie Swiecichowski

February 22, 2013

A working buddy from Ft. Howard you all have our deepest sympathy.

Danny Le Mense

February 21, 2013

Kelli,Dave,Mike and family. We are very Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Julie/Rick Sobiek

February 21, 2013

Steph so sorry to hear of your loss, I remember many good memories of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers-

Jenny Moore

February 20, 2013

steph and family our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. may your memories bring you comfort.

melinda,caitlyn,alyssa,and.jared bath

February 20, 2013

Stephanie & family ~ My deepest sympathies!

AnnMarie Boucher

February 20, 2013

So sad to hear the news Steph! My deepest sympathy is sent your way. Stay strong and remember his big smile to get you through dark days. He was a great man Steph. God got another great person. Love and hugs to you,
Michelle Janssen-Stevens

Michelle Stevens

February 20, 2013

Steph and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad Steph. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Shelly Meisner

February 20, 2013

Steph and family...God bless you all during this difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories make your heart smile. Caron

Caron Dvorak

February 20, 2013

Stephanie,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I'm sending you my love. May peace be with you...
As always,
Trini

Trini De Baker

February 20, 2013

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