Leroy John Kvaas passed away with love in his heart on January 26, 2023, at age 81. He was born in Chicago, IL May 20, 1941, to Leif E. Kvaas and Marie (Olson) Kvaas. Lee was a member of IBEW Local 117, vested in 1978, and retired in 2001. Lee hooked the love of his life in 1984 and celebrated 38 years of marriage. He cast his humor, kindness, and love on everyone he encountered. He reeled in everyone with his generosity, integrity, and honesty. He loved anything related to the outdoors; fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley. Lee is survived by his loving wife Nancy Kvaas along with his three daughters Tammy (Jason) Rivette, Kristy (Donald) Herbon, and Mandy (Alec) Blazina. Grandchildren Charlaine (Brad) Schmidt, Kylee Butler (Wes), Jacob Mazzuca, Jake Rivette, Avery Herbon, Aubry Herbon, Easton Herbon, Meric, and Maven Blazina. Great Grandchildren Shannon, Jordy, Dawson, and Finley. Siblings Donald (Lili-Ann) Kvaas, Edward "Doc" Kvaas, Curtis (Jan) Kvaas, Karen (Wayne) Filas, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister-in-law Martha.

Lee will be profoundly missed by all.

A Fisherman's Prayer
I pray that I may live to fish
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then humbly pray.
When in the Lord's great landing net and peacefully asleep,
That in His mercy I be judged Big enough to keep.

Celebration of Life for Lee will be February, 3, 2023 from 4-8:30 p.m., with service beginning at 8 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations at 12 N Pistakee Lake Rd, Fox Lake, IL 60020.