Gail Ray Lee

Gail Ray Lee obituary, Smith Center, KS

Gail Ray Lee

Gail Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rentschler Family Mortuaries - Clark Gashaw Chapel - Osborne on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Gail Lee, 72, passed away November 21st at home. Gail was born January 8, 1953 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Ray Lee and Faye (McConnell) Bradley.
Gail started working at Rural Electric Company in Bird City, Kansas, as a lineman after graduating high school.
They moved to Osborne in 1987 when Gail went to work for Jewell-Mitchell/Rolling Hills Electric Company. He worked as a lineman for 43 years.
He married Sherri (Hicks) Lee on July 4th 1986. They had 4 sons, Wayne, Wade, Wylie and Wyatt.
Gail was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also loved to go camping with family and friends.
Gail is survived by his wife Sherri, sons Wayne and Wyatt. Siblings Gena, Bill (Marjorie), Bob (Nina), Jody (Deron). Grandchildren Jacob (Elizabeth), Olivia, Maison and Ryker. Several cousins, nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, sons Wade and Wylie and brother Garold.

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