Lee C. Magler was born on November 12, 1963 in Amery, Wisconsin the son of Roy and Freida (Groehler) Magler. He grew up on the family farm near Joel and attended Clayton Schools. He graduated from Clayton in 1982. While in high school he played football and was active in the FFA. He was also in 4-H. After high school he attended Pine Technical School in Pine City, Minnesota where he trained to be a gunsmith. He enjoyed the outdoors and all it had to offer, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and of course riding "Big Red" his three wheeler. As a young man Lee was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease as was his brother Bruce. His parents cared for him at home while they could, but then he lived in facilities where he had assistance. Most recently he was living at the Tainter Adult Family Home where he passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 at the age of 48 years. Lee will always be fondly remembered for his laughter and his infectious smile.
His parents and his brother Bruce preceded him in death. Surviving family members include his brother Warren (Joan) Magler and sister Melody (Bill) Pickard; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. There will be a visitation on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Gregory Becker will officiate. Organist will be Joan Meyer. Casketbearers will be Mark Pickard, Grant Pickard, Kent Pickard, Renee Dilts, Reid Magler and Keith Magler. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.