Lee David Engelman

Lee David Engelman, 75, Oshkosh, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016. Lee was born December 6, 1940, in Fond du Lac, son of Clair and Blanch (Creapo) Engelman. Lee grew up in the carnival business, travelling during the summer to many places with his parents. After Lee graduated high school he married his high school sweetheart, Judith Nitkowski, with whom he spent 53 years with. Together they continued the carnival shows, even after their daughter was born, for roughly 20 more years. Soon after that Lee owned and operated many restaurants, starting with Pizza King, Captain Kids, which became Mr. Cinders, having several locations in different cities in Wisconsin. Then Lee opened the Winemaker Restaurant, while still owning the other businesses. Lees most recent entrepreneur adventure was Kodiak Jacks Steak and Seafood. Lee and Judy set up food stands at many local community events including: Country USA, Rock USA, Saw Dust Days and EAA. They also did catering for celebrities, such as Harrison Ford. Lee enjoyed deer, duck, pheasant, and turkey hunting on his several properties he owned within the state. Also, he took many large game hunting and trophy fishing expeditions with his brothers, relatives, and close friends. Lee was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, and enjoyed services there with his family.Lee is survived by his loving wife, Judy; a daughter, Kathleen (Joseph) Kimmeth; grandchildren: Alyssa Kimmeth and Nathan Wallace; brothers: Gary (Carla) Engelman, Jimmy Klein, Jerry (Lorra) Klein; a sister-in-law, Joyce Engelman; nieces and nephews: Troy (Natalie) Engelman, Jean (Paul) Bernier, Kevin Engelman, Dean (Brenda) Engelman, Dale Engelman, Cassandra and Stephanie Klein, Ben, Sam and Abe Klein.He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Eric Lee, and a brother, Jeffrey Engelman. A memorial mass will be held at 5:30 p.m on Thursday April 7, 2016 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 830 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, with Fr. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Inurnment will be is Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Oshkosh. Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m on Thursday at the church until the time of the Mass. Following the mass at the church hall, a meal will be served by LaSures Catering.In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Lees name is being established.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

00:00.0
5:30 p.m.



St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

00:00.0
3:30-5:30 p.m.