Obituary for Wisconsin Producer Donald Lee

Everyone at Cowsmopolitan would like to extend the most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Donald Lee, Sturtevant, WI, who left this earth for his heavenly home on April 29th.

Sturtevant- Donald B. Lee, 90, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family on April 29, 2016 at his home. He was born February 5, 1926 to Roland and Ada (nee Johnson) Lee in Racine, Wisconsin. Don was a proud Army Veteran and served 5.5 years in the Army Reserves after his discharge. Don met the love of his life, Carol Rhodes, at a local skating rink and they married on November 4, 1950. During their 65-year marriage, they raised four children and, in addition to many other accomplishments, they remained each other’s true loves. Don and Carol owned and operated their own successful dairy farm together. Don gave back to his community by serving on many local boards and committees including: Sylvania Cemetery Board, Yorkville School Board for 12 years, Racine Milk Producers Board, Yorkville United Methodist Church Committee and he served as President of Yorkville/ Mount Pleasant Town Mutual for a time. For recreation, Don enjoyed participating in his Ives Grove Golf League, especially when he got a hole-in-one at the age of 87. Don looked forward every year to his Canadian fishing trip with his sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed playing cards with the same group of friends for 55 years.