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Lenny James LeClaire

WATERTOWN, WIS. — Lenny James LeClaire, 69, formerly of Schaffer, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 20, 2018, at his home in Watertown, Wis.

Lenny was born Jan. 11, 1949, in Escanaba, the son of Alphonse and Louise (Swille) LeClaire. He was a 1967 graduate of Bark River Harris School. Lenny was employed at Wisconsin Furniture before accepting a position at Wal-Mart in Watertown, Wis., where he has been a valued employee for the past 15 years. Lenny’s greatest love and passion was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed baking, gardening, canning, listening to country music and going to rummage sales.

Lenny is survived by: children, Raymond LeClaire of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Eric LeClaire of West Bend, Wis., and Holly (Scott) Derouin of Escanaba; grandchildren, Simone, Troy (Madelyn), Karissa, Michaela, Marissa, Madalyn, Caitlin, Destiny, Savanna, and Eyric; siblings, Ronald LeClaire of Bark River, Melvin (Darlene) LeClaire of Spokane, Wash; brother-in-law, Ben Nagel of Indiana; former wife: Peggy (Jacques) Baumler.

Lenny was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Louise; brother, Robert LeClaire; sisters, Marie, Theresa and Dorothy.

Lenny’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.

Closing prayers and a time of sharing will be conducted at 4 p.m. Luncheon will follow and will be announced at the conclusion of services. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered online at www.skradskifuneralhome.com