Harry Lee
October 26, 1930 ~ June 27, 2019
Harrison 'Harry' Klock Lee, 88, of Olin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Visitation one hour prior to service.
He is survived by his stepchildren, Raymond (Pauline) Neff of Lisbon, Iowa, Kenneth (Leona) Neff of Wahoo, Nebraska, and Gayle (Scott) Nave of Flower Mound, Texas; brother, John (Peggy) of Florida; grandchildren, Raymond, Jr., Bradley, Abby, Jessie, Nicole, Kelly, and Lindsey; and, twelve great-grandchildren.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona to Carrol and Marjorie (Hundy) Lee, Harry led a varied and interesting life. He joined the United States Air Force upon high school graduation where he served in the Korean War. A man of many talents, Harry owned a gun shop in Arizona, served as a sheriff in Wahoo, Nebraska, and was an audio technician for the public television station at the University of Nebraska. It was there that he married his wife, Marjorie (Housel) Neff in October 1968.
Harry and Marge owned a small farm in Ceresco, Nebraska before purchasing the Lodge of Whispering Pines in Ely, Minnesota in 1978. Upon semi-retirement, the couple lived for a short time in Saginaw, Michigan, before returning to Beemer, Nebraska to care for aging parents. During this time, Harry professionally drove a truck. In 2006, Harry and Marge moved to Olin, Iowa to be near family.
Harry was a passionate man who enjoyed motorcycles, traveling and reading. He loved his family, pets, playing cards and music. In 2017 Harry joined other U.S. veterans on an Honor Flight to visit Washington, D.C.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Marge (2006); and cherished stepdaughter, Lynn Neff Hawthorne (2001).
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I’ve missed Harry’s calls so much and did not know he had passed. He called regularly to check on Bill and I have tried recently to call many times since we hadn’t heard from him. Harry was a special friend to Bill for many years. When he lived closer we enjoyed many dinners out with him and Marge. Loved to hear his stories. I will miss him. Sad that Bill’s dementia has hidden those memories. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Bill and Pat Parrott
Hello Pat,
I’m sorry for the delay in my message. I was just thinking about Harry and saw your post. I’m Gayle Neff Nave and I was Marge’s daughter. I know that you and Bill were among my mom’s and Harry’s dear friend and I appreciate your sweet note. I’m sorry that Bill has dementia. I know that is a terrible thing for both of you. I grew up with Harry on the farm in Ceresco and I often rode with Harry on the back of his bike when he went to see Bill. Thank you for reaching out and may God bless you.