Albert W. Lee, of Niles
March 13, 1936 — Sept. 4, 2018
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:40 am Monday, September 10, 2018
Albert W. Lee, 82, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at The Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, following a brief illness.
He was born on March 16, 1936, in Marquette, Michigan, to the late George J. and Neva (Knowles) Lee.
- Albert W. Lee
After graduating high school, Albert joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly for almost 25 years. He graduated from the University of Oregon and enjoyed a second career as an Oregon State Park Manager for twenty years.
He married Juanita Clark at a ceremony in Carson City, Nevada, and enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage.
An avid outdoorsman, Albert enjoyed hunting, fishing and time on the golf course. He also had many memories of bowling with family and friends. He was a member of the First Church of God in Niles and a member of the VFW Post 2673, in Cody, Wyoming, where he served as post chaplain for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Three brothers, Robert, George and Patrick Lee. Albert is survived by his wife, Juanita Lee, of Niles; children, Kelly (John) Collins and Rayna Wortham, of Wyoming; two grandchildren, William Lee and Veronica Brock, of Oregon.
Funeral services will be at First Church of God, in Niles, with Pastor Robert Jackson officiating, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at noon with a time of visitation one hour prior.
Full Military Honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy and the American Legion Post 51, Buchanan. Committal services will be private at Silverbrook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Albert’s memory to the VFW 2673, 808 12th Street, Cody, Wyoming 82414. Memories of Albert may be shared with his family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.