Robert A. Lee, 84, Enjoyed Boating and Sailing

Mr. Lee was born in Lorain on March 31, 1924, the son of the late Ernest A and Virginia E. (nee Eby) Lee.

He was a graduate of the Carson Long Military Academy, New Bloomfield, PA. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant during both WW II and the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Lee was a member of First Congregational Church in Lorain and was a retired carpenter from US Steel in Lorain with 30 years service. He was owner/operator of the former Lee Marine Sales, Riverside Marina and Hot Waters Marina. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union and enjoyed boating and sailing, sports, and traveling between Florida and Ohio.

Mr. Lee is survived by a daughter Peggy Kalister of Avon, sons Andrew (JoAnn) Lee of Wakeman, Tim (Debbie) Lee of Lake Orion, MI, Rev. Tom (Rev Therese) Lee of Kansas City, MO, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a sister Virginia Donnelly of Medina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean S. (nee Thomas) Lee in 2002 and a granddaughter, Allison Anne in 1981.

Friends may call Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration Of Life in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, with Rev. Therese Lee, his daughter-in-law, officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery at a later date.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905 or Second Harvest Food Bank, 7445 Deer Trail Lane, Lorain, Ohio 44053.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.