Leroy Trebatowski

Lee Trebatowski, 79, of Grantsburg, passed into glory on December 6, 2016 in Grantsburg, with his wife, Bev, at his side. Born Aug. 28, 1937 in Winona, Minn., Lee was the son of Felix and Esther Trebatowski. He attended Cotter Catholic Grade School and High School in Winona. After graduating at age 17, he joined the U.S. Air Force for four years, then returned to Winona where he graduated from Winona State College. He began his teaching career and then acquired a master's degree and a principal's license. He taught in the White Bear Lake School District for 31 years. In 2003, he married Bev Finch of Grantsburg. They enjoyed trips together to Hawaii and Mexico and loved going to his cabin in the Boundary Waters, accompanied by their dogs Molly, Felix and Jaymes. There they enjoyed good fishing, berry picking, grouse hunting, and all the Minnesota North Shore has to offer. Surviving are his wife, Bev, son Jeff, daughter Jodi, and Bev's children Jeff, Julie, Kelly, and Joel Finch, and his sister Audrey Haywood. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 16, at St. Pius Catholic Church in White Bear Lake, Minn., with visitation one hour before the service at the church.