Richard Lea Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lea (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin), who passed away on December 25, 2018, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lea to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Blanche Lea (Frenette) and Harry Lea; his siblings, Lois, Ron and Sally; his nephew Bill; and his niece Christie.
He is survived by: his wife Janet Lea of Chippewa Falls; his children, Nels Lea (Kathy) of Cadott, Peter Lea (Julie) of Chippewa, Laurie Schweisthal (Brian) of Cadott and Kelly Phillips (Sheldon) of Medford; his grandchildren, Lucy Smith (Nate), Eli Lea (Kenna), Zach Lea, Jenny Nelson (Brandon), Hannah Riley (Matt), Brock Schweisthal (Alisha), Jesse Schweisthal (Sarah), Kayla Schweisthal, Sam Phillips and Katie Phillips; his great grandchildren, Ainsley Smith, Jack Riepe, Eric Riepe, Joe Riepe, Jaisley Nelson, Malachi Riley, Noah Riley, Ruby Riley, Elli Schweisthal and Zoe Schweisthal; and his siblings, Linda Wrzosek, Karen Elstran (Denny), Mary Schaefer (Don), Bill Lea (Karen) and Tom Lea (Louise).
