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Robert Lee Obituary
Robert E. (Bob) Lee, Sr., devoted Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, the 12th of July, at the age of 91. Born the 7th of March, 1929, he is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Marie Boehme Lee. Also survived by his three sons; Bob Lee, Jr. and wife, Karen; Ron Lee and wife, Shirley; and Greg Lee and wife, Ginger. Loving Grandpa to Jeanette Driffill (Steve), Erin Hobbs (Thomas), Chad Lee (Kristine), Morgen Lee, Shelly Zawadzki (Lance), and Grace Lee; and Great Grandpa to Drew and Reese Driffill, Maggie Hobbs, Kenzie and Aubree Lee, and Tate Zawadzki. Also survived by Brother-in-Law, Donald Boehme, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by their son, William (Bill) Lee, Grandson, Robert Austin Lee, Parents James and Ethel Lee, and Sisters Virginia Harris and Norma Katz.
Pallbearers will be Chad Lee, Michael Boehme, Gerard Boehme, Wayne Katz, Steve Driffill, and Thomas Hobbs.
Bob graduated from Fox Tech High in 1948 where he was a member of the football team and the 1947 State Champion 440 yard relay team. He was also a member of the Melody Kids Dance Band during his high school years playing the clarinet and saxophone. He served in the Air Force from 1951 through 1955 and graduated from Texas A&I in 1957 where he played football and served as Student Body President prior to entering the Air Force. He worked for over 40 years in the electrical and electrical lighting industry and enjoyed gathering with ERT co-workers in his retirement years.
A former member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church (St. Blaise Family Guild) and then a founding member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, a devoted member of the VIP Club at St. Matthews, active in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troops 286/271 (recipient of the St. George Award), and member of the St. Anthony Claret Men's Club. Bob stayed busy during his retirement years and enjoyed attending his Air Force reunions and all his grandchildren's athletic and school activities. He enjoyed hunting, making sausage and all the family gatherings at the Boehme-Lee family ranch at which he helped host the annual Boy Scout campouts for the last 54 consecutive years.
The family would like to sincerely thank the many caregivers, nurses and doctors at The Etta (formerly Brookdale) at Shavano Park, WellMed Bridges Pallative Care and Compassus Hospice that cared for Bob during these last few years.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Mission Burial Park North.
In accordance with CDC safety precautions, we ask to wear a mask and practice social distancing. For everyone's safety please honor the family from a distance. In lieu of flowers, if desired donations can be made to the Presentation Sisters located at 8931 Callaghan Road, San Antonio, Texas 78230.
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Steve Mikulas
July 21, 2020
Robert Lee was a devoted father and husband and has a very sweet family that i grew up and knew at St Gregorys for years, playing baseball with Bobby Lee on the same team for many of those years. Had the pleasure of working with Greg for over 10 years and have a close friendship that i'd say is one of the best friends anyone could have, too. Mr Lee will be sorely missed and remembered often.
David/Judy Semrad
July 20, 2020
Through Bob, we came to know the Lee's as the finest, kindest we have ever met. They bring honor to the name and legacy of Robert E. Lee Sr. His lovely and kind wife, Frances, and their family are in our prayers and hearts. Their meal table at Brookdale was adjacent, and always expressing respect, confidence, and interest to those around them. Thank you Robert and Francis.
Ginger Dicker
July 20, 2020
We send our love to each of you and share many memories of our years growing up in Dreamland, St. Gregory's, and St. Matthews. He was a very kind man and always had the sweetest smile for everyone. Our continued thoughts and prayers that our Good Lord bless your hearts and give you peace and strength. Hold onto the many memories your have for they last a life time.
Our love and hugs, Chuck and Ginger (Gueldner) Dicker
Joseph Hernandez
July 19, 2020
Condolences to the Lee family. Joseph Hernandez, T271, started BSA at Lee Ranch, in 2012. His generosity to the scouts helped my son have a better childhood. God bless Bob Lee and his family.
Philip Caballero
July 19, 2020
It was with great sadness to hear of Bob's passing. I was a football team mate at Tech hi with him. We spent a lot of fun times at football practice and games. I send my sincere condolences to Bob's family.
Susan Nentwich
July 19, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Larry Larralde
July 19, 2020
My name is Larry Larralde and if I remember Robert and my father had come into contact more than several years ago. My fathers name was Raymond Larralde and they attended High school together and had won a state title in Track and field in the 440 yard relay. My father was so proud of what they had done together along with Rudy Marquez, my late step father Martin Garcia and of course Robert. Raymond passed away about years ago and I miss him alot. We keep so many of those images of that relay team in our house. Anyway, I read the paper everyday and noticed Roberts Obituary sunday and wanted to express my sympathy to your family. I feel that all of them are together in heaven and running as fast as they can in front of a different crowd May God bless and take care. Larry Larralde, San Antonio, Texas.
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