Kenosha– Joseph Lee Greenwell, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Kenosha Estates Care Center.

Lee was born in Kentucky on September 25, 1942 to the late Mitchell and Nettie (nee: Warren) Greenwell. On September 16, 1964 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Lila Lee (nee: Nally) Greenwell. They lived in Antioch, Illinois for many years until moving to Kenosha in 2000.

Lee was employed for over 20 years at Regal China before going to work for Zebra Technologies, from where he retired after 10 years of service.  Among his interests, he enjoyed coin collecting, fishing, playing poker, bowling and playing with his beloved puppies, Casey and Cody.

Surviving are his wife of over 47 years, Lila; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jack Wolfe; grandchildren, Krista and Justin Wolfe; Michael Jr. and Hailey Greenwell; brother, Joe Henry (Judy) Greenwell; brothers-in-law, Lonnie (Helen) Nally and Keith (Kathy) Nally; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael Greenwell, Sr. in 2000; and by Lila's parents, Lila and Percy Nally.

In accordance with Lee's wishes, private family services were held.