Robert Lee

Robert E. Lee 1921-2011 On June 11, 1921 Robert Edwin ?Bob? Lee was born in Roachdale, IN. He was the son of Roy and Josephine Lee who preceded him in death. Bob married his first wife, Virginia Lee Courtney, on Nov. 15, 1941. She passed away Feb. 8, 1944. Their son, Terry Lee (Shirley) survives. Bob is also survived by his brothers, Roy ?Junior? Lee (Pauline) and Ralph Lee (Emma Jean) as well as his sisters, Wanda Zavada, Maxine Freeland, Marjorie Miller (Bob) and Joan Gochenour (Jim) . Bob was preceded in death by his sister Juanita Hale and his brothers Rex, Maurice, Jack and Max Lee. Bob is also survived by his children Douglas Lee (Lisa) and Diane Lee Scott (Randy); grandchildren: Chris Lee (Okeema), Theresa Komlanc (Bryan), Brett Lee (Karma) Jamie Dugan (Rob), Darcy Poff, Amy Lee, Alison Lee (Brett Wilkinson), Adam Lee, Eric Napariu (Ashley), Jennifer Cutcliff (Chris), Dustin Scott (Cari Sheehan), Chad Scott, 15 great grandchildren many nieces and nephews. After graduating from North Salem High School in 1939 Bob went to work in Indianapolis. While working to support the war effort at Shirley?s Aircraft Plant Bob met and married Maye Grubaugh on Sept. 22, 1945. They we...[more]

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married 60 years until her passing on April 13, 2006. Robert E. Lee Masonry was their business partnership for 37 years. Bob and Maye were active members of King of Glory Lutheran Church for over five decades. Bob touched the lives of many young people in the church by teaching Sunday school, working with Boy Scouts and being the leader of Youth Ministry which involved many retreats, mission projects, Bible studies and a variety of service projects with youth for about 40 years. Bob was also a member of Murat Shriners and a member of the Millersville Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He was an outdoorsman. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends and family members. Throughout most of his life he was participating in sports, coaching youth programs or rooting on his favorite teams such as Butler and IU basketball, the Indianapolis Colts, the Reds and the Yankees as an avid fan. One of his claims to fame was pitching the first no hitter for the Lebanon Canners at Memorial Park in Lebanon, IN. One of Bob?s greatest joys was spending time with his family. He thoroughly enjoyed simply sharing a meal and telling stories about the past while imparting wisdom in his own special way. He made it abundantly clear that he loved each and every one of his family members deeply. As the years went on, and he moved away from the daily work schedule as a brick mason he seemed to work to established a new purpose in his life. Upon the construction of the Monon Trail near his home he became an avid walker. Over time he extended his walks to about seven miles daily. In recent years he stayed a little closer to home and cut back to about three miles daily. He rarely missed a day of walking regardless of the weather. He most definitely took his role as the unofficial ?Mayor of the Monon? seriously. The exercise was certainly good for his health and most certainly contributed to his longevity, but the people connections he made over the 15 years of walking on the trail tremendously enriched his quality of life. He most definitely considered his Monon friends to be part of his extended family. He clearly cared about them, and he made sure they knew it. So many Monon friends welcomed him into their hearts and their homes. Bob Lee chose the faithful path in life to walk here on earth. Now he walks with the Lord on the most beautiful trail in Heaven. ?May we all walk or run in his footsteps the rest of our days by saying hello to a stranger, giving big smiles, hugs, handshakes and kisses to friends and family, getting out each day with determination to live life instead of watching it, and sharing his love and faith with others.? quote by HK). A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bob Lee will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2201 East 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032. Friends and family are invited to join us for food and fellowship at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Indianapolis Parks Foundation 615 North Alabama, Suite 119 Indpls, IN 46204, www.indyparksfoundation.org or King of Glory Lutheran Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, Indianapolis. www.leppertmortuary.com