Ralph E. Lee
August 7, 1938 - April 2, 2025
Ralph Edwin Lee, age 86, and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at Community Hospital in Anderson.
He was born Aug. 7, 1938, in Elwood, the son of Charles and Jean (Jackson) Lee. Ralph went to work at Delco Remy and retired from there in 1995 after 32 years of employment.
Ralph married the love of his life Mildred Lorene Bogard on April 19, 1958, and they were blessed with 64 years of marriage before Mildred's passing in May of 2022.
Ralph was a remarkable man that would do anything he could for anybody. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Ralph's family finds peace and comfort knowing that he's back with the love of his life rejoicing in Heaven.
Ralph is survived by his three children, Doris Lee-Shaw of Muncie, Sharon (Brian) Haynes of Elwood, and Marcus Lee of Elwood; brother, Charles "Bill" (Claire) Lee of Anderson; sister-in-Law, Joan Jackson of Elwood; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray Jackson and Marvin Jackson; his lifelong friends, Danny and Bernie Hayes; great- grandchild, Brian Rosenbaum; and the love of his life, Mildred Lee.
A funeral service celebrating Ralph's life and faith will be conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Brian Rominger. Burial will follow the service in Elwood City Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
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