Richard A. Lee Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard A. Lee, 68, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Morris Hospital. Born May 25, 1948 in Morris, he was the son of Erwin and Velma (Finch) Lee. Rich was raised and educated in Mazon, graduating from Mazon High School. He worked for Exxon Mobil for 33 years and for J & R Service Center in Gardner for 15 years. Richard proudly served in the United States Army from June 18, 1968 until June 17, 1970. During that time, he served in Vietnam, earning the National Defense Service Medal/Army Accommodation Medal with the Oak Leaf Cluster and both Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles. Survived by his children, Jeff (Amy) Lee of Reddick, James Lee of Gardner, and Michelle (Shawn) Bradley of Coal City; nine grandchildren: Devin, Lucas, Tyler, and Kailyn Lee, Christian Lee, Miranda, Brooke, and Hunter Killion, and Blake Bradley, and his best friend, Gary Fite of Dwight. Also survived by his sisters, Betty Jo Griffith, Lora Jackson, and Millie Scott, and sister-in-law, Patricia Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Velma; brothers, Ralph (Judy) Lee and Bob Lee, and sisters, Mary Ellen (Dale) Punke, and Ann (Bob) Williams; and brother-in-law, Jim Jackson. A visitation will be held for Richard on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. with a Celebration of Richard’s Life to immediately follow the inurnment at the Gardner American Legion Post #663. Memorials may be made in Richard’s name to a recipient of the donor’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Richard A. Lee

May 25, 1948 - March 22, 2017

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Richard A. Lee

May 25, 1948 - March 22, 2017

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