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Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello
Herman E. (Acey) Lee( December 12, 1922 - January 8, 2013 )
Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 Location: 12:05 p.m. at the St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana Age: 90 Date of Birth: Tuesday, December 12, 1922 Birth place: Branch: Coast Guard Service: World War II Father: Elza E. Lee Mother: Ola L. ( Lambert ) Lee Marital Status: Widowed Resided in: Monticello community most all of his life. Funeral Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013 Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. Clergy: Pastor Mark McKinney of the Friendship Apostolic Church of Indianapolis, Indiana. Burial will take place: In the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana. Visitation will be: 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. Biographical Information: Herman attended the Monticello High School prior to entering the US Coast Guard. He left for St. Augustine, Florida U.S. Coast Guard AirStation to attend Gunner Mate School, where he graduated as a Gunner First Mate. Herman returned to Monticello and worked as a mailman for the Monticello Post Office for 20 years from 1959 until 1979, retiring in 1979. He had also worked as a lineman for United Telephone Company for several years. Herman had tended bar at the Angler's Restaurant for many years as well. He had been a Scout Leader for many years with Troop 28 out of the Monticello Christian Church in Monticello. He was a member of the Christian Tabernacle Church of Indianapolis. Herman also was a member of the American Legion and the Amvets Posts both of Monticello, Indiana. He loved John Wayne movies, working with his hands and was very proud of his roses and garden. Herman enjoyed the "Round Table Chats" at the Kinser's Bakery and his coffee. Special Services: the Local Honor Guard of the Monticello American Legion, Amvets, and VFW Posts will conduct full Military Rites at the cemetery. Memorial Information: May be given to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Marriage Information: On August 10 , 1947 in Monticello, Indiana, by the power of Rev. Robet Ross he married Billie E. Cornett. She died January 4, 2009. Survivors include: Daughter,Cheryl E. Barnes, of Monticello, Indiana;Son,Kenneth (wife Denise) Lee, of Pendleton, Indiana,Walter E. (wife Deborah) Lee, of Avon, Indiana;Grandchildren,Douglas (wife Laura) Lee,Jeff (wife Leanna) Lee,Dustin (wife Tess) Barnes,Pamela Macy,Kevin (wife Michelle) Lee, andNathan (wife Rhonda) Lee;Eight (8) Great Grandchildren;Brother,Ivan D. Lee of Decatur, Illinois;Sister-In-Laws,Virginia "Ginny" Lee of Camden, Indiana,Loretta (husband Don) Lee - Doty of Monticello, Indiana. Preceded in Death: Parents,Elza E. and Ola L. (Lambert) Lee; Wife,Billie E. (Cornett) Lee;Infant Son, Richard Kevin Lee;Sisters, Mae Clerget, and Gloria Woods; Brothers, Ralph "Bob" Lee, Barney Lee. Arrangements by: Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47060 ( 574 ) 583-8488. |