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McIlraith, Lee David

Lee David McIlraith, age 85 died on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino, Idaho.

Lee was born November 9, 1932 in New London, Wisconsin and raised by his grandmother Martha Handschke. Lee attended a Lutheran grade school and in high school he was a star athlete in track, softball and swimming. He graduated from Washington High School, New London in 1951. Lee then went into the Air Force and trained as an airplane mechanic. When he left the Air Force, Lee worked as a diesel mechanic in Wisconsin. In the late 1970s, he was tired of the cold and moved to Idaho. Lee was an all-time sports competitor. He enjoyed a good game of cards, pool and darts, as well as, hunting and fishing. However, golf was his passion; he was a Country Club Champion at the Orofino Golf and Country Club. The golf course is where he met his wife, Eva Hubbard. They married in 1980 and he inherited her family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Eva. Survivors include step-sons, Lane (Joan) and Richard (Robin) Hubbard; step-grandsons, Stuart, Troy, Jamie and Rick Hubbard and their families, and family in New London, Wisconsin.

At Lee’s request a private Memorial Service will be held.

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