Albert L. "Lee" Draeger, age 80, passed away Tuesday September 21, 2010 at Heritage Place in Kalispell of natural causes. Lee was born December 11, 1929 in Sherwin, Kansas. He attended schools in Sherwin and in Hallowell, Kansas. He entered the U.S. Army in November 1951 and was honorably discharged in October 1953. In 1955, he married Betty June Owen in Sherwin, Kansas. They were married for 55 years before Lee passed. Lee worked as a farmer and later as a masonry contractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, as well as breeding French Brittany gun dogs. Lee is survived by his wife Betty J. Draeger of Kalispell; son R.C. Draeger of Kalispell; daughters Becky Anderson and husband Joe of Condon; Deb Doney and husband Allen of Bigfork; brother Marvin Draeger of Columbus, KS; grandchildren Kristi Dorcheus and husband Nathan; PFC Dale Doney; Christopher Anderson; Nicholas Anderson; great grandchildren Javien, Jaylean, and Kobe Dorcheus. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at
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