Lee Ann Dau
Dec. 27, 1927-April 7, 2020
Atherton, California

Lee Ann Dau passed away peacefully in her home at the age 92 where she lived with her husband of 68 years, Alfred Dau. Lee was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised there the only child of Lena Gerling Higbee and Theodore Higbee. Lee attended Redford High School in Detroit and went on to Michigan State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. She worked as a bacteriologist in Detroit before getting married to Al Dau in 1952. Al's service in the Air Force brought them to California where they eventually settled and raised their family in the home they built in Atherton in 1960. She is survived by her husband, Alfred, her four children, Susan Dau, Sally Carmichael, John Dau, and Paul Dau, her 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was an involved mother and grandmother, enjoying spending time with her family. Lee was also an avid bridge player and enjoyed her love of reading and attending her book club. She had a long and fulfilling life and will be missed by everyone who knew her.