Name: Visitation for Alberta Lee
Start: 2023-04-10T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee

LIMA -- Alberta M. Lee, 89, passed away at 8:16 am, March 30, 2023 at the Greens at Lima.

She was born May 17, 1933 in Lima to Ralph and Mary (Wellbaum) Vermillion who preceded her in death. On September 11, 1950 she married Richard Lee who preceded her in death on August 30, 1992. On August 26,1995 she married Donald J. Sadler who preceded her death on June 30, 2019.

Alberta started at Mary Jane Clabaugh Realty, became a real estate broker and started Alberta Lee Realty, which is now Century 21. She served on the Lima City School Board from 1971 until 1990 and was instrumental in the building of the Lima Magnet Schools. Alberta was Allen County Recorder from 1980 until 1990 and then the first elected female Allen County Commissioner from 1991 until 2002. She was Past President of the Ohio Commissioners Association and Lima Board of Realtors. She was a member of Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren, Rotary Club, Soroptimists and had attended First Baptist Church and St. Paul United Methodist Church. Alberta was very active with Allen County Senior Citizens Center, Encore Theater, Veterans Civic Center, Jefferson Award Recipients and Rhodes State College. She had served on many various boards and was a true servant to the Allen County community.

Survivors include: a Son, Brett (Misty) Lee of Lima; Grandchildren, Dalton (Dani) Mault, Aaron (Ashley) Lee, Andrea (Seth) Monfort, Chari (Cody) Raudebaugh Taylor (Aaron) Stacy; Great-grandchildren Emry, Danika, Lucas, Tucker, Nolan, Naomi, Adalya, Caleb, Tanner, a baby boy and baby girl on the way; a Brother, Russell Vermillion of Hastings, MN; a Sister, Lois (Larry) Risser of Lima; a Half-brother, William (Pam) Vermillion of Lima; Donald Sadler's Children and Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: a Brother and Sister-in-law, Harold (Velma) Vermillion; a Great-grandson, Memphis; a Sister-in-law, Faye Vermillion.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, April 10, 2023 and from 10:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am, April 11, 2023, at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services Shawnee Chapel Rev. Paul Scannell officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rhodes State Scholarship fund in memory of Alberta M. Lee.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Greens, Amanda, Paula, Gloria, Stacy, Kelsey, Teresa, nurse Mindy and Interim Healthcare Hospice, nurse Bridgett for their wonderful loving care.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Mar. 30 to Apr. 2, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Alberta Lee

16 Entries

Jacqueline Fox

April 12, 2023

Alberta was instrumental in helping the community action open in 1992. Her leadership and dedication to the needs of our county were extraordinary. I am blessed have known her. Alberta's legacy is evident in the quality of life in our community. She will be missed.

Melanie Taylor

April 6, 2023

As a daughter of the late June Miller I send my prayers and condolences to Alberta 's family. June enjoyed serving her at the Rotary luncheons. Alberta was very kind to her. I had the pleasure of talking with her many times and caring for her at Primrose.

Mary Jane Croissant

April 3, 2023

Condolences to the family. I grew up in the Sugar Creek Church congregation. We were neighbors on Blue Lick Rd.
Roberta & her husband, Dick, were faithful people and set a fine example for us kids, Lois & I. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. Sincerely, Mary Jane Joseph Croissant

Cindy Wood

April 2, 2023

Alberta is one of the truly gracious visionary women leaders of Allen county- principled and honorable. A rare find. She will be missed.

Beverly Prueter

April 2, 2023

I've known and worked with Alberta for many years, on many community projects. She was extremely helpful with United Way and the Jefferson Awards program to honor community volunteers, as she knew what volunteerism meant. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Linda Irons

April 1, 2023

Sending Prayers To The Family.

Marcel W Wagner Jr

April 1, 2023

Condolences for Alberta's passing. During my time with AEDG I enjoyed working with Alberta. She was a tremendous asset to Lima and Allen County.

Kent Kahn

March 31, 2023

I really admired Alberta. She was a great ambassador for Lima/Allen County. The community is poorer without her. I´m glad I had the opportunity to know such a kind and caring person.

Steven R Vermillion

March 31, 2023

I was blessed to have such a caring and loving Aunt. I will treasure all the wonderful memories of summer vacations in Ohio and your visits to Vegas. Sending love and prayers to all the family. Love, Steve, Laurie, Russell, Kami and Grandpa Russ

Rest in peace Aunt Bert

Russ Vermillion

March 31, 2023

I was blessed to call Bert my sister. She helped raise me and I am forever grateful for her love and support throughout the years. I will treasure all of our wonderful memories. May you rest in peace.

M Schultheis

March 31, 2023

I did not know Alberta, but I did follow her career and community devotion. She was a loss when she retired from public service, but I am sure our loss is heaven's gain.

Mona & Joe Losh

March 31, 2023

I was blessed to call Alberta Lee a friend for over 45 years. She was one of the finest women I have ever met. A totally dedicated Allen County Public Servant. She was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Rest in peace my friend.

Tom McNamara

March 31, 2023

To Brett and all of the Lee family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Victor Arnett

March 31, 2023

In 1996, I mailed invitations for the opening of the Postal Distribution Center (now closed) on Hanthorn Road. Alberta called me to thank me for the invite, but could not come due to a prior commitment.

Larrain Benroth

March 31, 2023

I was blessed to know this wonderful lady when she lived at Primrose. I have many good memories of her. When she moved to the Greens she was missed by the ladies that played rummicube.

Norita Shepherd Moss

March 30, 2023

she was a good friend of my late sister Barbara Shepherd Tackett They graduated from Lafayette Jacson H nS class of 1951 Prayers for her family and friends

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