Robert E Lee

1936 - 2021  (84 years)

• Name	Robert E Lee
  Born	29 May 1936	Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska
  Gender	Male
  Died	18 Jan 2021	Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
  Notes	Robert E. Lee, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Tabitha Journey House from complications of a stroke in Lincoln. He was born in Hebron, NE on May 29, 1936 to Josephine (Thieme-Rollf) and Harry Lee. He grew up in Lincoln, graduated from Lincoln High School, attended the University of Nebraska and played basketball. Robert served in the Army for 3 years, then married Patricia Nun on October 21, 1961 and just celebrated 59 years of marriage. He worked for nearly 40 years as a life insurance underwriter. Coached Legion Baseball for 10 years, volunteered at the Catholic Social Service, and at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Bob enjoyed softball, golfing, country music, dancing, and enjoyed tasting new wines from vineyards he would travel to with family. He also enjoyed shooting baskets and playing cards with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Pat Lee of Lincoln; his children Julie (Pat) Ahern of Ridgway, CO, Doug (Sharon) Lee of Lincoln, and Mike Lee of Kersey, CO; grandchildren Cooper Ahern of Ridgway, CO, Trumyne Lee of Lincoln, Brightin Lee of Lincoln, and Colton Lee of Fort Collins, CO; sister in law and brothers in law Mary Mettenbrink, Harlan Mettenbrink, Pat Mettenbrink, and Eric Mettenbrink. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Josephine Rollf and Harry Lee, his step father Granville "Frank" Rollf, his sister Betty Mae Kieckhaefer, and brother in law Curtise Kieckhaefer. A rosary will be at 10:00 AM on Friday January 22, 2021 at Cathedral of the Risen Christ (3600 Sheridan Blvd) and a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM. Memorials can be directed to Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Catholic Social Services, Legion Baseball, or the Alzheimer Foundation. Butherus, Maser & Love is in charge of arrangements. As a courtesy to the family we will be attempting to live stream the services at: https://www.facebook.com/Butherus-Maser-Love-LiveStream-105603761223856 it is not necessary to have a Facebook account to view the stream. With technology being unpredictable, we cannot guarantee the quality of the streaming. If there are any technical issues, we are usually able to repost a higher quality recording several hours after the service. Also, if there is recorded music during the service, Facebook may mute the audio during those times. Thank you for your patience in advance, Butherus, Maser & Love.
  Person ID	I47909	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	24 Oct 2021

  
  

  Family	Patricia R. Nun,   b. 17 Aug 1941, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska ,   d. 15 May 2021, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska  (Age 79 years)
  Married	21 Oct 1961
  Last Modified	24 Oct 2021
  Family ID	F14365	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 29 May 1936 - Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska Died - 18 Jan 2021 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth