Sergeant Lee Edward Sharpe, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020. A four-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served as a radio operator from November 16, 1966 to November 11, 1970. During this time, he met his former wife of many years, Baerbel, and was blessed with four children. He was a Virginia Tech graduate, completing a B.S. degree in business administration in 1966.

Born June 18, 1944 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Alfred R. and Mary (Winebrenner) Sharpe. He worked for many years alongside his parents at Sharpe's Flowers, Inc., a Frederick landmark since 1930. Lee is survived by his daughters: Dr. Sonja Sharpe and husband Jeb Keiper, Stephanie Slovikosky and husband Bret, Dr. Susan Sharpe, and Stacey Steinhaus and husband Eric; grandchildren: Benjamin, Christian, Jason, Alyxandra, Adryana, Julia, and Daniel; and siblings: Alice Woodward, Marguerite Sharpe, and Robert Sharpe.

Lee was extremely involved in many social clubs, including the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Kiwanis Club, and American Legion Post #11, where he was very active in the Riders Motorcycle Club. He was a lifelong member of Calvary United Methodist Church where he enjoyed multiple volunteer mission assignments, and was dedicated overall to helping others in need.

Due to current CDC regulations, there will be no viewing and only a private funeral service. A grand celebration of Lee's life will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lee's name to the American Legion or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2020.

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Danny Russell

December 26, 2020

Lee was a great friend and roommate during our time serving at Sembach, Germany, plus some great memories visiting him and his family in Frederick, MD. I'll miss him. RIP, Lee.

Jeannie Wahl

April 1, 2020

I met Lee through the American Legion Riders.
He always had a smile on his face, taking pictures at every event we had. He went out of his way to acknowledge everyone in the room. I have very fond memories of Lee.

My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Sharpe family.

Ride free my Friend.

Corinne Bradac

March 25, 2020

Lee was a sweet and concerned neighbor..will miss his smile and charm.
The Bradac families.

Tina Grail

March 25, 2020

RIP my friend... I enjoyed working with you so many years at Staples you never had a bad word for anybody...you will be missed...

Barbara Milligan

March 24, 2020

Lee was such a friendly, outgoing and generous person. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Linda Kennedy

March 23, 2020

Lee was a great friend I met thru Monocacy Christian Singles and Monocacy Valley Church. So sorry for your loss.

March 23, 2020

Our condolences to the Sharpe family in this time of mourning.
Ellen and Dennis Ahr

John Sr. ("JP") & John Jr. ("JJ") Pendleton

March 22, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. It was an honor and pleasure to have met such a good man as Lee.

Bob and Connie Mason

March 22, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers for comfort go out to Lees family. Lee has been a life-long friend to me. Our friendship began through our families involvement at Calvary United Methodist Church as we shared activities in Sunday School, MYF, and church choir. Bobs memories of Lee go back to college at VPI and their commutes back and forth from Frederick to Blacksburg in Bobs 1957 blue DeSoto. We both will remember Lee as a soft-spoken, gentle man and a true friend.

Jeff Keim

March 22, 2020

Rest well Lee, You were a good man, and will be missed.... My heart goes out to the family in this time, Lee was loved for sure... May god bless Lee and his family and give you all strength..

Jon&Joyce Hunt

March 22, 2020

We offer condolences and prayers for the family. He meant and did so much for us in the past.

March 21, 2020

We're so sorry for your great loss. Lee was such a kind & gentle soul - he will always be remembered & greatly missed.

Love & prayers,
Liz & Tom Brady

Bee Leatherman Flagg

March 21, 2020

Alice, Rita and Bobby and families, I was very saddened to read about Lee. I remember a lot of fun times growing up on Market Street! Please accept my sympathy.

Austin Garver

March 21, 2020

Our sympathy goes out to the Sharpe family from the Keyser-Garver Well Drilling family.

Mary Ann Kraft

March 21, 2020

So sorry to hear of your brother's passing, Rita. I'm sure you have fond memories of cherished times shared with him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Wayne/Carol Freed

March 21, 2020

Our heartfelt sympathy to Lee's family. Lee was a good friend and a wonderful person. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Evelyn Zimmerman

March 21, 2020

My sympathy goes out to the the Sharpe Family! So very sorry for your loss. I remember when Lee and his wife would bring the girls to Kindergarten. He was so kind and supportive. He really loved his daughters.
Prayers and hugs to all.

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