Donald Dee

Donald LeRoy Dee, 79, of Lansing died Monday, September 14, 2015 at Thornton Manor in Lansing. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, September 17 at the United Methodist Church in Lansing, with Rev. Kevin Smith as the Officiant. Private family burial will be held at a later date.
Donald was born May 13, 1936 to Leonard and Gladys (Wendel) Dee in La Crosse, WI. He graduated high school from Lansing High School in 1954. After high school Donald was drafted into the Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957.
Donald was united in marriage to Carol Stock March 14, 1959 at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. Three children were born to this union. He was a farmer and a dump truck driver. He loved spending time with his family.
Donald is survived by his wife, Carol Dee of Lansing; three children, Vickie Eldridge of Hubbard, Sherry Dee of Scottsdale, AZ and Wendy (Craig) Sturtz of Blue Grass; three grandchildren, Chad Sturtz of Charlotte, NC, Heather Sturtz of Eldridge and Karisa (Scott) Cross of Hubbard; one great-grandchild, Rylin Cross; and one sister, Arlene Reinke of Albia.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Gladys (Wendel) Dee; one brother, Delbert Dee; and one sister, Dorothy Brightwell.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lansing assisted the family with arrangements.