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Lee Harvey Moritz Obituary

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Lee Harvey Moritz

Madison, Wisconsin

September 29, 2024

Lee Harvey Moritz Obituary

MONONA - Lee Harvey Moritz, 74, of Monona, Wis., sadly passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.


Lee was born in Sheboygan, Wis., in 1950, to Harriet and Manfred Moritz. He grew up in nearby Kiel as one of three siblings. After childhood he received a degree in mechanical engineering from UW-Madison. Life led him back to his hometown where he would eventually meet and marry his wife, Mari-Lynn. The two later settled in Monona where they would welcome two daughters, Kelly and Molly, into the world.


Throughout his life, Lee remained highly active and enjoyed frequent bike rides around Lake Monona. In his remaining spare time, he loved keeping up to date on all Wisconsin sports. Whether it be the Badgers, Packers, or the Brewers, he always made sure to watch the game on TV if he was not there in person. His passion for sports overlapped with his love for cars. He looked forward to his annual trips to watch races at Elkhart Lake and the Indianapolis 500 where he made memories with some of his closest friends.


Lee was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gary. He is survived by his wife, Mari-Lynn; daughter, Kelly; son-in-law, Jeff; daughter, Molly; grandson, Graham; sister, Lynn; brother-in-law, Mike; and many nieces and nephews.


A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin (www.secondharvestsw.org) or the UW Carbone Cancer Center (www.wiscmedicine.org/cancer).


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420



MONONA - Lee Harvey Moritz, 74, of Monona, Wis., sadly passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.


Lee was born in Sheboygan, Wis., in 1950, to Harriet and Manfred Moritz. He grew up in nearby Kiel as one of three siblings. After childhood he received a degree in mechanical engineering from UW-Madison. Life led him back to his hometown where he would eventually meet and marry his wife, Mari-Lynn. The two later settled in Monona where they would welcome two daughters, Kelly and Molly, into the world.


Throughout his life, Lee remained highly active and enjoyed frequent bike rides around Lake Monona. In his remaining spare time, he loved keeping up to date on all Wisconsin sports. Whether it be the Badgers, Packers, or the Brewers, he always made sure to watch the game on TV if he was not there in person. His passion for sports overlapped with his love for cars. He looked forward to his annual trips to watch races at Elkhart Lake and the Indianapolis 500 where he made memories with some of his closest friends.


Lee was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gary. He is survived by his wife, Mari-Lynn; daughter, Kelly; son-in-law, Jeff; daughter, Molly; grandson, Graham; sister, Lynn; brother-in-law, Mike; and many nieces and nephews.


A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin (www.secondharvestsw.org) or the UW Carbone Cancer Center (www.wiscmedicine.org/cancer).


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420



Events

Visitation

Thursday, October 10, 2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive Madison, WI 53716

Final Resting Place

Highland Memory Gardens

3054 County Hwy BB Cottage Grove, WI 53718