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Lee A. Wisroth, of Powell, Wyoming, was received into his heavenly home on Sept. 29, 2026.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1953, in Kimball, Nebraska. God made him his child through Holy Baptism on Dec. 27, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burns, Wyoming, the same church in which he would be confirmed, married, ordained and buried.
He publicly confessed his faith during the rite of Confirmation on June 2, 1968. Growing up on the Wisroth family ranch, he worked hard to help his family and rode his horse Joe in his spare time.
Lee attended Burns High School, winning back-to-back state basketball championships his junior and senior seasons. He graduated in 1972 as valedictorian of his high school class. Lee played basketball and ran track for Laramie County Community College.
After two years, he transferred to Concordia University, Nebraska, where he played football and met his future wife, Rachel. Upon graduating, Lee spent a year working construction and traveling in his van across 48 states. He then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he taught third grade for several years. On Aug. 5, 1978, he and Rachel were united in holy matrimony. Later, God blessed them with three children: Aaron, Leah and Jesse.
Lee studied at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for four years, and was ordained as a pastor on July 17, 1983. For the next 40 years, he answered the call to faithfully and lovingly shepherd congregations in Crawford and Harrison, Nebraska, Saratoga and Hanna, Wyoming, and Powell, Wyoming. He also coached high school athletics and refereed countless games of basketball and football.
Upon moving to Powell in 2006, Lee and Rachel began construction on their haven, a home which Lee loved dearly. They were grateful for many helping hands throughout the years of building their home. In 2023, Lee’s full-time ministry ended due to health concerns, but he continued to serve as Pastor Emeritus until his death.
He is survived by his wife Rachel (nee Eggers); his children Aaron Wisroth (Nicole), Leah Rawlins (Thomas), and Jesse Moore (Cody); his grandchildren Keagan, Alicia, Tristan, Lincoln, Ember, Elena, Caleb, Roman, Isaac, Levi, Elsie and John; his sisters Diann, Leann and Rosann; as well as uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, with whom he is now resting in the presence of the Lord.
A funeral will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell, Wyoming, on Oct. 6 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Dan Harrington officiating. A luncheon will follow. All are invited to attend.
An interment and second service will follow in Burns, Wyoming, at Burns Lutheran Cemetery and Immanuel Lutheran Church. It will be held on Oct. 8, starting at 10 a.m., with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating, followed by a luncheon. Everyone is welcome.
