Leland J. "Lee" Deacon, age 80, of Waukesha, WI. born to eternal life Sunday, September 28, 2014.  Lee passed away peacefully in the comfort and care from his daughters and hospice.  He was born on October 7, 1933 in Illinois to James and Hildegarde (Berg) Deacon.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Deacon in 1983 and cherished daughter, Diane Moesch in 2010.  Loving father of Nancy (Andy) Grunfelder of Muskego, Karen (Tim) Planka of Salem, Judy (Kevin) Hamm of East Troy, Debbie (Dan) Deal of Genoa City, Leanne (Ralph) Deering of Big Bend, and son-in-law, Elmer Moesch of Florida.  Further survived by 2 sisters and 4 brothers; Shirley (George) Crider of River Grove, IL., Arlene Boye of Bark River, MI., Ronald (Janice) Deacon of Hillard, FL., Dennis (Barb) Deacon of Escanaba, MI., Jack Deacon of Trenary, MI., and Jim (Chris) Deacon, Gladstone, MI.  Warm-hearted grandpa of 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.  He will be greatly missed by his long-time companion, Judith Maney and her family, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.  He was the most likeable man you would have ever met.  When you met him, you felt as if you were his best friend.  He was hard-working, honest, affectionate, a jokester at heart, and always willing to offer help.  Visitation at the funeral home 4-7 P.M. Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Funeral service 7 P.M.  Interment Rural Home Cemetery, Big Bend Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11 A.M. with military honors.