Leon “Lee” Deaton

Deaton, Leon “Lee”

Entered into Eternal Life in his home in Franklin, WI on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Age 87. Son of the late Millard and Zona (Kincaid) Deaton. Loving and devoted husband of almost 50 years to the late Rochelle (Stack) Deaton. Beloved and cherished father of Tammy (Ben) Reid and Dawn Quartana (nee Deaton). Loving brother to Jeanne (Gary) Kochenderfer. Caring and devoted grandpa to Jackson, Harrison and Mason Quartana. Comforted by canine friends Porter, Lewey and Stella.

In addition to his parents and wife, Leon is also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Deaton, brother Gordon Deaton, brother-in-law Don and Frank Sharnek, sister Edith “Joyce” Hiles, and sister Janis Sharnek.

Born in Argonne, WI, Leon attended Laona High School. He was a proud veteran who served during the cold war period and was honorably discharged from the Army in August of 1963.  He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoyed nature. He moved to Milwaukee to embark on a career at Allen Bradley where he met his wife. Together they enjoyed bowling, playing cards, gardening, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with family and friends. Dad was an avid Badgers, Bucks, Brewers and Packers fan.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home in New Berlin, Wisconsin on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, Wisconsin on Friday December 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Please meet in Green area at 10:45 AM.

“DAD YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. ESPECIALLY YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR. “

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