John Robert Lese, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, born on September 6, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Cynthia Lese and the late Robert Lese, passed away at age 53 on March 18, 2018 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. John graduated from Waukesha County Technical Institute in December 1984 with a degree in Marketing. He was an Automobile Wholesaler in the local automotive industry for many years. John was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex and Lorayne Lese and Walter and Alyce Clemens. He is survived by his loving partner and friend, Barbara Piotrowski; mother, Cynthia Lese; sons, Calvin Lese and Parker Lese; and sister, Stacy Weil (Dr. Thomas Weil) and numerous cousins and aunts and uncles. He also leaves behind his dog, Geo. John had a passion for hunting, fishing, and auto racing and was forever involved with buying and trading sporting goods, automobiles, and antiques. He was most happy when he was outdoors in the woods, fields and lakes of Wisconsin hunting and fishing. Special thanks to Waukesha Memorial Hospital health care staff for their tireless determination and attention to John's health issues over the last several years. Also, thanks to the remarkable staff at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for ensuring John's last days were filled with caring and peace. A memorial service will be held sometime in the future. The funeral home contact is Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 West Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI 53150. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Alcoholics Anonymous or the addiction treatment facility of choice.