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A long-time resident of Waukesha and a beloved member of the community, Lee was a hard-worker and dedicated over 43 years as a welder for Waukesha Foundry and SPX Flow.
Lee dearly loved his grandchildren, thrifting, and appreciating classic cars. He enjoyed and actively supported his brother's car club, The Wanderers.
Lee will be deeply missed by his daughter, Shelby (Cameron Kubsch) Michaelis, and his cherished grandchildren, Jaycee and Reese Kubsch. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Dean (Sherry) Michaelis, Gary Michaelis, Greg Michaelis, David (Nora) Michaelis, Michele (Paul) Neilson; stepsister Sandy Steiner; and brother-in-law Jay Janny.
He is preceded in death by his son, Justin Michaelis; his parents, David and Mary Jane; stepmother Mabel Steiner; and his siblings, Chris Janny and Chad Michaelis.
A visitation for Lee will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until the start of services at 1:00 p.m. at Cesarz Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, in honor of his son, Justin.
Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home
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Jim Schmitz
February 11, 2025
Knowing Lee was something you couldn't forget. He was one of the most thoughtful and caring people that I had the honor to hang out with for so many years. Through the years hanging out with Lee, and David,Garbo, and his other brothers and sisters what's up time to look back on and smile. Over the years all the beautiful cars he had owned and worked on with his brother always put a smile on his face. I'm sure I could go on and on but just looking back on a man like Lee you couldn't ask for a better friend. I will see you when it's my time my friend. Take care, Jim Schmitz (Jocko)
Jill Olson
August 7, 2024
Condolences to Michaelis family.
Remembering the quiet guy with that I'm trouble grin. Many good times at Billy D's when all the boys got together.
Jill Johnson-Olson
Matt Lopez
August 6, 2024
To the Michaelis family,
We are saddened to hear of Lee's passing. We remember Lee
with a the big smile. Always respectful and caring. We will keep
Lee in our prayers.
Matt and Mary Lopez
Jennifer Rigert
August 6, 2024
I am a co-worker of Lee's who appreciated his wry sense of humor. I gave him the nickname "Mr. Sunshine" due to his "sunny" disposition. He was always good for a wise crack and smile. He loved his scratch-offs and his bags of chips. He will be greatly missed by his SPXFLOW family.
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