Robert E. "General" Lee, Sr.
January 19, 2011
Robert E. Lee, Sr., 73, passed away January 19, 2011, at Bright Kavanagh House from complications of a stroke.
Robert was born January 20, 1937, in Norwalk, IA, to Raymond and Fannie Lee. He had worked as a maintenance engineer for Iowa Methodist Hospital and Gamble Robinson Co. He had also been a teacher at Cummings Community School. Robert was a member of the Iowa Air National Guard, Linn Grove Church in Prole, and Local Union 147. He loved fishing, karaoke, playing pool, cards and dice. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, cutting wood, working on cars and he had a love of music. His family will remember him as a great provider.
Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, John (Willa) Lee, Barbara (Terry) Gray, Ronald Lee, Robert (Amy) Lee, Jr., Tonya (Joe) Battin, Rebecca (Joe) Stewart; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Duane and Paul Lee; sister, Sharon Jenkins; sons, Daniel and David; daughters, Connie, Bonnie and Baby Girl Trisler Lee; and his grandson, Alexander Robert Lee.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Bob’s family would like to give special thanks to the staff of the Bright Kavanagh House for the special care they gave Bob and his family. Thank you is also sent to Pastor Marcy.
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Tonya Battin
05/10/2011
Dad there is not a day that passes by that I do notthink of you! you may not of been my biological father & only my step-dad for 32 years but I treasured them years. people may say I wasn't around for alot of those years but you, my mom,and I know I was. The last few years were hard on you may you be fishing & dancing now! Just so youknow AIN'T IS NOW IN THE DICTIONARY! Love Your daughter Tonya & Family Ps . thanks for teaching me how to fish & play softball & learn how to rebuild cars & houses.
Bob malloy
01/24/2011
Ron and Bobby i am sorry to hear about your dad,I havent seen Bob in years but have often thought of you guys and your families,I have many good memories fishing and hunting with Bob I will cherish them forever,so until i see you again. RIP Uncle Bob
Stacey
01/21/2011
MR.Lee....I have been a life long friend to your son Bobby Lee JR. I send my condolences to the LEE FAMILY...He will greatly be missed and I know that he will still be here in ALL our hearts...RIP MR. LEE
Mike Cretsinger
01/21/2011
I always liked Mr Lee, he was the father of my sister in law Barb.
We used to play pool alot together years ago. Rest in Peace General Lee
Doug and Connie Cretsinger
01/21/2011
We love you all and sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandpa.
I know you have great memories and Bob will always live in your hearts with is great smile.
God Bless you all