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Obituary: Lee A. Doerr

August 9, 2019
By Marcy Shortuse
Lee A. Doerr, Jr., 65, of Mequon, Wisc., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 after succumbing to a heart condition. Lee was born October 27, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Lee A. Doerr, Sr. and Geraldine Doerr. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith; his three sons, Lee III, Troy, and Riley […]

Lee A. Doerr, Jr., 65, of Mequon, Wisc., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 after succumbing to a heart condition. Lee was born October 27, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Lee A. Doerr, Sr. and Geraldine Doerr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judith; his three sons, Lee III, Troy, and Riley and their mother, Janice; four siblings, Merrilee, Thomas, Daniel (Marcy), and Christopher (Julie); twelve nieces and nephews; Judith’s four children and their spouses; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Lee graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy High School in 1972 and Marquette University in 1975.
He purchased SPI Lighting in 1987. Lee made an impression on everyone he met, and his joy and zest for life were contagious.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus.