Lee Kulju, 85, was born to Eternal Life on Monday, January 4, 2021 and reunited with his beloved wife and best friend of 57 years, Florence Kulju. Loving dad of Karen (Nelson) Correa and Eric (Kimberly) Kulju. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Sean Hughes; Keenan, Sullivan and Tierney Kulju; step grandchildren, Kelly (Brad) Rosenquist and Alex Correa as well as step great-grandfather of Cooper. Dear brother-in-law of Ellen (Gordie) Anderson. Preceded in death by sisters Doris (the late Howard) Brace and Jeanne Kulju and siblings-in-law Melvin (the late Gladys Duby) Berg, Dorothy (the late John) Kupari, Marvin (Betty) Berg. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and many close friends. Visitation TUESDAY, January 12, 2021 from 9-11 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4419 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee. Funeral Service at 11 AM. Click here to view the livestream of Leroy's Funeral. Private interment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Lee was born on April 10, 1935 to Sanfred and Sylvia Kulju in Hancock, Michigan. He spent the first 18 years of his life in the Copper Country and was very proud of his Finnish heritage. He then served in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Milwaukee in 1955 and married Florence in 1960. Lee's quiet strength was the foundation of his family. After retiring in 1997 from BAX Global, he and Florence split their retirement years between St. Francis, Florida, and their "camp" on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula. Lee's passion, beyond spending time with Florence and his family, was fishing. He did so every chance that he could, including taking annual trips to Canada. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed his https://youtu.be/p8IZro8wMC8walks along Lake Michigan until his recent illness would not allow him to continue to do so. He passed on his great love of the outdoors to his grandchildren. Lee enjoyed watching sports, including his favorites, the Packers, Brewers and Detroit Red Wings. He also attended nearly every game that his grandsons participated in and enjoyed taking his granddaughter on special dates to Seven Bridges and Dairy Queen. Lee was an unassuming volunteer, giving his time and efforts to others. He was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Church, where he served on the church council and was the head usher for many years. He was also active in the St. Francis Lions Club and the American Legion. Lee's family would like to thank the staff of Ascension Hospital in Franklin for their tender care and support in Lee's final days on earth. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI. SISU!