Lee J. Sasman

Formerly of Kimberly, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Appleton Medical Center at the age of 76. Lee was born in Black Creek on February 12, 1925, son of the late Melvin and Laura (Diedrich) Sasman. During World War II he served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, and was currently a member of the William Verhagen Post #60 of the American Legion in Kimberly. He was a graduate of the Seymour High School and as a young man worked for his father-in-law at the Seymour Hardware Store. Later, when the family relocated to Kiel, he worked at the hardware store in New Holstein as well. Lee was married to Virgie Bunkelman Sasman and also to Jean Bebermeier. On January 11, 1983, he married the former Millie Schmeck in Las Vegas; she survives. For many years, Lee worked for Christy Supply in Green Bay as a sales representative for HVAC systems. Eventually he purchased the company, and later sold Christy Supply to DesignAir. After the sale, he continued his work as a consultant there. Lee was an avid golfer, and was a member of Fox Valley Golf Club. He was also fond of the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Spending time at his cabin near Hiles was a favorite pastime.

Lee is survived by six children from his first marriage: Cheri Sasman-Perry of Green Bay and her special friend Mark Rybicki; Julie (John) Dixon of Marshall, Virginia; Tami (Dirk) Ellis of Helena, Montana; Ken (Jean) Sasman of Sheboygan; Tom (Vickey) Sasman of Omaha, Nebraska; Tim (Sue) Sasman of Green Bay; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Lee’s marriage to Jean Bebermeier brought to the family a step-daughter: Jill Bebermeier of Tacoma, Washington and a step-son: Mike (Carol) Bebermeier of Schofield and their four children.

Lee’s marriage to Millie Schmeck blessed the family with three additional step-children: Carol Brenner of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and her son; Sandy Schmeck of Kiel; Dan Schmeck of Stephensville and his son. Lee is also survived by six step-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law: Carol Austin of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, his second wife Jean, and a brother Cy Sasman.

Funeral services for Lee will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joel Lillo officiating. The members of American Legion Post #60 will provide military memorial rites at 6:45 PM. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 5 PM until the hour of the service.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, Wisconsin 54136
920-788-6202