Lee Prueher, 69, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, April 2, 2011.

He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on February 23, 1942 to Raymond and Lela (nee: Amundson) Prueher.  He graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls and attended UW Eau Claire.  In 1963 he moved to Racine.  On June 14, 1969, he was united in marraige to Jane Hinkhouse at Holy Name Catholic Church.

Lee worked for various companies, in various positions including machinist at Young Radiator, security for Pinkerton, customer service for American Family Insurance.  However, he spent most of his working years as a bartender.  He formerly owned and operated Lee's Pub (1701 N. Main St.) and Lee's Corner (3101 Douglas Ave.) He last worked at Harbor Lite Yacht Club which he enjoyed very much.

In his early years Lee was an active athlete, playing football and baseball and later softball and bowling.  More recently he was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed golfing with his "Rinky Dinks" league.  He also enjoyed watching his favorite teams, the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers, whenever he had the chance.  Lee was a good person who liked helping others and was happiest when in the presence of those he loved.

Throughout his life, Lee had many canine pals.  He loved his schnauzers, Dumpling, Barney, and Babe.

In addition to his loving wife Jane, his survivors include his sister, Jane (Tony) VanDerWielen of Whitewater; sisters-in-law, Carol Welch of Akron, IA, Georga (Tom) Bray of Lady Lake, FL., Berni Boykin of Correctionville, IA; brothers-in-law, Timothy Hinkhouse of Bassett, NE, Richard Hinkhouse of Cherokee, IA and his many dear nieces and nephews, Leigh, Danielle, Tony, Mark, Matt, Lisa, Hannibal, Aaron, Trey, Terah, Troy, Heather, Heath, Holly, Samuel and Mikki.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane's parents, Hertha and Rudy Hinkhouse, and two brothers-in-law, Clayton Welch and Gary Boykin.

Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. for the celebration of Lee's  life with Rev. Jeffrey M. Thielen officiating.  There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m.     Memorials in Lee's name have been suggested to Hospice Alliance (10200 Prairie Ridge Blvd.  Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158).

A very special thank you to everyone at Hospice Alliance and Hospice House for the loving attention that was provided to Lee and his family while under their care.  Your professionalism, skill and kindness are truly appreciated.