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Richard Lee “Dick” Schlee

Birth	:	2 Jul 1934 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Jul 2021 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0811081, -91.5655594
Description	:	Richard Lee Schlee, 87, of Postville, Iowa died Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home after several months of declining health and a difficult battle with dementia. "Dick" was born July 2, 1934 in Postville, Iowa, to Edward William and Mary Minnie (Meyer) Schlee. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. Dick attended Postville Community Schools and graduated from PHS with the class of 1952. He married his sweetheart, Norma Jean Schweinefus, on June 22, 1954 in Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, Iowa. Together, they had five children: Linda, Vicki,... Read More	Richard Lee Schlee, 87, of Postville, Iowa died Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home after several months of declining health and a difficult battle with dementia. "Dick" was born July 2, 1934 in Postville, Iowa, to Edward William and Mary Minnie (Meyer) Schlee. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville. Dick attended Postville Community Schools and graduated from PHS with the class of 1952. He married his sweetheart, Norma Jean Schweinefus, on June 22, 1954 in Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, Iowa. Together, they had five children: Linda, Vicki, Robyn, Christopher, and Heidi. After high school, Dick worked for Kittleson-Petersen Hardware in Postville for a number of years prior to beginning his career at Seedorff Masonry in Strawberry Point, Iowa as a mason and later being promoted to Vice President. He was proud of having a son, son-in-law, and grandson follow in his footsteps as bricklayers. Dick was an incredibly hard working man and earned the respect of many people. After retiring from Seedorff Masonry, he discovered what few hobbies he had and after a few months of making enormous messes in the kitchen as Norma puts it, he went back to work for himself once again laying brick and continued working into his early 80s. His greatest love of all was that of his family. Attending the grandkids' and great-grandkids' sporting events brought him great joy. He was an avid follower of the Iowa Hawkeyes and generously treated his family to NCAA wrestling championships annually. He enjoyed traveling with Norma, snowmobiling, golf, and playing rummy with the Hogans. He purchased a stellar conversion van for the sole purpose of outings with his large family. He loved to dance and threw parties at Wyalusing beach on the Mississippi River complete with a band. He was fond of relaxing at the cabin, going boating, and a good Bloody Mary; just not too spicy! He would surely let you know if it had too much heat by saying it was "burning his froat out." He enjoyed morning boat rides for breakfast to Bill's Boat Landing in Clayton, Iowa and to the Winneshiek in Prairie du Chien, WI for lunch with family in tow. He planted a garden annually and grew delicious tomatoes, potatoes, peas, cucumbers, and green beans. He was an excellent cook and his family enjoyed his creamed peas and potatoes, chocolate malts, and his freshly baked "brad" (bread). He canned the best dill pickles in the world. He sure h He worked hard and played hard and was sure a fun-loving man who will be missed dearly. Left to cherish Dick's memory is his wife, Norma Schlee of Postville, IA; his five children, Linda (Dave) Anderson of Postville, IA; Robyn (Kendal) Jarmes of Postville, IA; Vicki Donohue of St Petersburg, FL; Christopher Schlee of Strawberry Point, IA; and Heidi (Jason) Strohman of Cedar Rapids; eleven grandchildren, Misty Anderson (Darin Johnson) of Decorah, IA; Jake Anderson of Postville, IA; Nick Donohue (Kat Lundeen) of Decatur, GA; Dylan Donohue of St Petersburg, FL; Cody Jarmes (Rachel Ellis) of Downers Grove, IL; Tess Jarmes of Decorah, IA; Seth (Samantha) Schlee of Strawberry Point, IA; Reed (Rachel) Schlee of Marion,IA; Paige Schlee (Will Neumeister) of Holy Cross, IA; Zane Schlee of Strawberry Point, IA; Kenna Strohman of Cedar Rapids, IA; ten great-grandchildren: Gavin Ruckdaschel of Ankeny, IA; Griffin Day, Dakota, Dillan and Demi Johnson, Sawyer and June Schlee, Haddie, Raelynn and Savannah Schlee. One sister, Mary Timmerman of Decorah, IA; and sister-in-law, Marie Schlee of Postville, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mary Schlee; siblings, James Schlee, William Schlee, Charlotte Baethke, and Betty Anderson; brothers-in-law, Milton Anderson, Reuben Baethke, and Ken Timerman; sister-in-law, Eunice Schlee; and daughter-in-law, Michelle Schlee. Visitation will be held from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa. There will also be a visitation for an hour before services at the church on Saturday. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, Iowa with Rev. Lynn Noel as the officiant. Burial will follow at Postville Cemetery in Postville, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Dementia Society of America Post Office Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 USA Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Where is Richard Lee “Dick” Schlee's memorial?
Richard Lee “Dick” Schlee's memorial is located at: Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA.
When did Richard Lee “Dick” Schlee death?
Richard Lee “Dick” Schlee death on 2 Jul 2021 in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Lee “Dick” Schlee's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0811081
Longitude: -91.5655594

Family Members:

Parent

Edward William Schlee

(1892 - 1988)

Mary Minnie Meyer Schlee

(1894 - 1975)

Siblings

James Edward “Jim” Schlee

(1919 - 1997)

Betty Jean Schlee Anderson

(1925 - 2005)

William Frederick Walter Schlee

(1928 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

2. Minert Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1161003, -91.5488968

3. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

4. Hardin Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0889015, -91.4863968

5. Oak Hill Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1324997, -91.6294022

6. Luana Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -91.4682999

7. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

8. Smith Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1539001, -91.5267029

9. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628000, -91.4546000

10. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

11. Walden Pond Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1431900, -91.6515210

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965

13. Mount Grove Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1333104, -91.6751508

14. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

15. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

16. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

17. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

18. Eno Cemetery
Wagner Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9930992, -91.4693985

19. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

20. Frankville Cemetery
Frankville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1910000, -91.6210000

21. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

22. Pioneer Cemetery
Monona, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0149994, -91.4274979

23. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

24. Bailey Plot
Volney, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1499799, -91.4168047