Arthur Louis Lee, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Born March 13, 1943 in Big Rapids, Mich., he was a son of the late Leonard V. and Lettie Evelyn (Royal) Lee. Arthur grew up in Breedsville, Mich., and graduated from high school in Bangor, Mich. He furthered his education at Michigan State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1966. He was married on May 19, 1979 to the love of his life, Rebecca (Johnson) Lee, who passed away on January 26, 2016. He retired as a teacher from Indiana Vocational Technical College. Arthur’s grandfather was trained as a blacksmith in the Gills of England. He came to the United States in 1900 to work at the World’s Fair in Chicago, Ill. Arthur’s father was a blacksmith and taught shop classes at high school level in Barryton, Mich. Surviving are his siblings, Barbara N. (Lee) Middaugh of Allegan, Mich., and Paul Lee of Lake City, Mich.; several nieces and nephews; and Becky’s siblings, Patricia (Ritter) Dobbins and Keith Johnson and several nieces and nephews of Becky’s family. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred G. Lee; Becky’s brother, Steven Johnson. No Services. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene - General Fund, 4150 Stellhorn Rd. Fort Wayne (IN 46815) or Donor’s Choice. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagehighlandpark.com.
