Tester H. Lea

COTTAGE GROVE - Tester H. Lea, age 94, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his home in Cottage Grove. He was born April 3, 1917 in Christiana Township, Wis, the son of Oscar and Marie (Swemby) Lea. After Tester graduated from Cambridge High School, class of 1936, he attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He later married Virginia Procknow, who preceded him in death in 1994. He owned a DeSoto Plymouth dealership in Oregon. Later he worked as a pilot for McDonalds Corp, often flying Ray Kroc around the United States and Canada. Tester is survived by four brothers, Lloyd, Stanley (Pat), Donald, and Glenn (Elnore); and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he is further preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marvin and Arnold; and a sister, Minerva. A memorial service will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.