Obit: Meacham, Lee A. (1949 –
2020)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Meacham, Kyne, Fleischman, Felker, Gripentrog, Hunter, Burn, Kaboskey,
Hakes
Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 19 Aug 2020
Meacham, Lee A. (24 MAY 1949 – 8 AUG 2020)
Lee A. Meacham, 71, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug.
8, 2020. Private family services with military rites were held at West Spencer
Cemetery.
Lee was born on May 24, 1949, in the town of Unity, Clark County, to Vernon and
Violet (nee Kyne) Meacham. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1968. On Feb.
25, 1969, he was united in marriage to Doris Fleischman in Spencer. They were
blessed with three children: Melissa, Melanie, and Nick. He enlisted in the
United States Navy in August 1968 and served at Miramar Naval Air Station, San
Diego, Calif., and on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger in Vietnam. He was
honorably discharged in 1972 as an aviation structural mechanic (hydraulic)
Petty Officer 2nd Class. Lee and Doris farmed in the town of Unity for 25 years
and while farming he also worked as a welder at Felker Brothers Co., Marshfield.
After leaving the farm, Lee also worked as a custodian for the Loyal School
District, Grove Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids, and retired from his
custodial career while employed at East Junior High School in Wisconsin Rapids.
Lee was a former member of the Spencer Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed
going for walks, woodworking, and tending his many flower beds. He was known for
frequently stopping at garage sales and could spend hours searching the internet
for the perfect sale. He had a knack for accumulating a wide assortment of
oddities, which included die cast tractors and farm implements, cuckoo clocks,
coin changers, and A& W mugs. He loved spending time with family and was
especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He was a very hard worker, a
talented whistler, and had a great (although dry) sense of humor.
Lee is survived by his wife, Doris; two daughters: Melissa (Jamie) Gripentrog of
Marshfield, and Melanie (Adam) Hunter of Sparta; a son, Nick (Shanna) Meacham of
Bangor; six grandchildren: Kayley Gripentrog, Cassie Gripentrog, Kari Hunter,
Lizzie Hunter, Gavin Meacham, and Allyson Meacham; and his siblings: Christine
Burn of England, Cherry (Pat) Kaboskey of Mukwonago, Lynn (Pam) Meacham of
Willard, Denise (Tom Hakes) Meacham of Boyd, and Dana (Kim) Meacham of
Marshfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elaine; and a granddaughter,
Caitlyn Hunter.
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, assisted the family with
arrangements.
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