Leland V. Doherty, 89, of De Pere passed away peacefully on Sunday June 28, 2015 surrounded by his family. The son of the late Elmer and Christine (Van Lanen) Doherty was born August 14, 1925 in Little Rapids, Town of Lawrence. Lee served his country as a guard and truck driver in the U.S. Army in Panama. On September 25, 1954, he married his sweetheart, Rita Molik at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, Green Bay.
Lee had worked for many years at MilPrint, Inc in De Pere as a printer and ink mixer prior to retirement. He enjoyed bowling and played in several leagues. Lee belonged to Golden K- De Pere Men's Club for many years. He was a volunteer in the community for many years.
Lee was a very loving husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He and Rita loved doing many activities with all the grandchildren throughout their childhood. He will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his wife, Rita, sons, Dennis and Cathy, Tim and Lori, Verne and Barb, Kevin and Marlene and Wayne and Judy, grandchildren, Tina, Jenny, Brad, Allison, Tyler, Teele, Jacob, Rachel, Angela, Shawn. Great grandchildren, Rylie, Kaelan, Liam, Violet, He is also survived by David Doherty and his special friend, Donna , Alma and Kenneth Hilbert, Phyllis Doherty, Donna Buechler, and Allen Doherty, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Pauline Doherty, grandson, Adam Doherty, brothers, Lyle, Dean and Leonard Doherty.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere , from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday July 1, 2015. A parish prayer service will complete the evening at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue after 9:30 am on Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, 1307 Lourdes Avenue, De Pere until time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday at the church with Father Matthew Dougherty, O. Praem., officiating. Entombment to follow at Shrine of the Good Shepard Mausoleum. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Doherty family.
The family extends a special thank you to Unity Hospice and