Arnold Raymond Lee
Arnold Raymond Lee, age 88, of Kalama, Washington, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by his family October 3, 2008, at the Hospice Care Center in Longview, Washington.
A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend David Wildermuth officiating. Inurnment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton, with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791.
Arnold was born June 5, 1920, in Yankton, South Dakota, to John and Johanna (Amuneson) Lee, farmers near Irene, South Dakota. He spent his first 82 years farming in South Dakota, mostly near Gayville and Yankton, and serving his country during World War II. A decorated World War II veteran, Sergeant Lee served with the OSS behind enemy lines, making several parachute jumps during his time in the Army. He married Florence Schramm on June 14, 1947, in Yankton and were married for 61 years.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a friend of many, always ready with a joke and smile. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling.
He was baptized and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton. He was a member of the Senior Citizens Center, VFW, Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).
He is survived by his wife Florence of Kalama, Washington; four children, twins, Patsy Fodness of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Nancy (Larry) Hylarides of Le Sueur, Minnesota, David (Charlotte) Lee of Salem, Oregon, and Judy (Steve) Young of Kalama, Washington; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Darrell, Maurice and Vernon Lee; and sister Twila Jensen.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Community Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or to the Kalama Fire Department at P.O. Box 280, Kalama, WA 98625.
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