Leonard M. Lee, age 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, FL, born April 4, 1915 on Easter Sunday in Chicago, the son of Eugene and Clara (Wittman) Lee. Because of their many sacrifices, he lived a long and prosperous life. In 1933 he graduated from Nicholas Senn High School. Then on June 3, 1939 Leonard established Lee Supply & Tool Co. with his father and brother LeRoy. With a lot of hard work and honest dealings their business prospered and continued for 49 years until May 13, 1988 they retired. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was honorably discharged in 1944. On July 26, 1944, Leonard was united in marriage to Genevieve H. Owens. He was a lifemember of the Masonic order. Past Master of Myrtle Covenant Lodge #141 A.F.&A.M., accepted Ancient Scottish Rite and Medinah Shrine. In addition to his wife Genevieve of Naples, FL, he is survived by his only daughter Linda O’Dell of Madison, WI; granddaughter Tracy O’Dell of Madison; brother LeRoy L. Lee of Naples, FL; nieces, Sandra (Peter) Heckman of Springfield, IL and Barbara (Robert) Kott of McLean, VA; six grandnieces and nephews; and numerous cousins; preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Dorothy Lee. Funeral service Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, 2 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. Burial Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Monday, Jan. 22, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001 from 12 noon until time of service. “The Measure of Man” Not “How did he die?” But “how did he live?” Not “What did he gain?” but “what did he give?” Not “What was his station?” But “Had he a heart?” And “how did he play his Godgiven part?” Not “What was his shrine?” Nor “What was his creed?” But “Had he befriended those really in need?” Not “What did the piece in the newspaper say?” But” How many were sorry when he passed away?” Was he ever ready with a word or good cheer, to bring back a smile, to banish a tear? These are the units to measure the worth of a man as a man, regardless of birth. Info. 608-249-8257 or wwwryanfuneralservice.com
