Robert Lee Obituary
Robert Lee 87, of Payne, Ohio passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 25, 1936, son of the late Robert E. Lee and Myrtle (Wirts) Lee.
He was the CEO of Keystone General until his retirement.
Robert will be sadly missed by his wife, Peggy J. Lee, his children, Kevin (Patricia) Lee, Julie (Mike) Zuber and Melissa (Gary) Graham; siblings, Kathy (Leo) Koenn, Larry (Dee), Floyd (Challis), Randy (Judy) & Terry (Ruth) Lee & 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Lee and Dennis Lee and nephews, Michael Lee, Jeremy Lee and Braden Anderson.
Visitation will be 1 hour prior to Celebration of Life. Celebration of life will be July 28th at 2:00 pm at Dooley’s Funeral Home, 202 W. River St, Antwerp, Ohio 45813. Military honors will be held outside of the funeral home after Bob's service.
Meal to follow at Grant’s Reception Hall.
He will be laid to rest privately in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne, Ohio.
Memorials are to CHP Hospice Defiance, Ohio and Meals on Wheels Paulding, Ohio.
Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com
FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIVERED SATURDAY, 9 AM TO 5 PM AND SUNDAY, 9 AM TO 11 AM TO THE FLOWER RECEIVING DOOR AT THE ANTWERP FUNERAL HOME.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
5761 State Route 500, Payne, OH 45880
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