Lee Norman Potratz, age 64, of Belleville passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born June 8, 1951 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to his parents Eldon and Carol (O'Neil) Potratz. Lee served as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army in Vietnam. On March 20, 1976, he was united in marriage to Luann Kohls in Fond du Lac. Lee was an avid motorcycle enthusiast with a special interest for the British models. He had spent many years learning about the various makes to become an often consulted expert. Lee was an intelligent and caring man who in 2001, received the gift of life from his sister, Fern.

Lee is survived by his wife Luann Potratz, daughter Leanne, sisters Janet (Dennis) Martin, Jane (Eugene) Grzeskowiak, and Fern (William) Schmidt, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Roy.

A gathering of relatives and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.

A memorial fund has been established.