Lee W. Ketterhagen, 81, of Fontana peacefully passed away Aug. 17, 2020, at Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. He was born on Jan. 15, 1939, at Burlington Hospital to the late Leroy (Roy) and Margaret (Johnston) Ketterhagen.
After graduating from East Troy High School in 1957, where he thrived on playing basketball, baseball and running track, Lee attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to study the sciences. After graduating, Lee taught chemistry and physics at Harvard High School and continued his education to receive his master’s degree from the University of Portland.
His teaching career extended over three decades at Harvard High School where he also coached basketball, baseball and football.
Lee was a very active member of the Lions Club. He was a charter member of the Big Foot Lions Club and was co-founder of the ever popular Big Foot Lions Club Lobster Boil. He also served as the Lions Club 27-A1 District governor and served on the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Board of Directors.
He is survived by his children. William (Rebecca) and Lynn (Todd Richardson); two grandchildren, Norah and Alayna; and sister, Susan.
Memorial services were Aug. 24 at St. Benedict Church, 137 Dewey Ave., Fontana. Burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery in East Troy.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one of his favorite organizations: The Wisconsin Lions Foundation, 3834 County Road A, Rosholt, WI 54473, or the Big Foot Lions Club, P.O. Box 189, Walworth, WI 53184.
Tointon Funeral Home assisted the family.
