Don Lee

Don George Lee, 88, of Brookfield and formerly of La Grange Park, died on March 24, 2017. 

He grew-up in Colfax, Washington, graduated from Washington State College and served in the Korean War, earning a Combat Infantry Badge and attaining the rank of first lieutenant. 

Mr. Lee worked more than 30 years as an auditor for the Equitable Life Assurance Society and traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad. He was sharp-witted, hard-working, loyal, true, warm and generous. 

He was married to Sally Lee for 54 years; father to Tom and Margaret (Hedberg); father-in-law to Rena Lee and Doug Hedberg; and grandfather to Katie Lee. He leaves behind numerous dear friends, many of whom knew him for more than 50 years. 

Services have been held. Interment is in Colfax, Washington. Memorial donations are appreciated to a charity of choice.

Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled arrangements.