Kris was born in Haenam, Korea to Souksim Cho and Kwonsam Lee on February 28, 1931. He attended school in Japan and Korea.
After graduating from medical school and serving in the Korean Army, Kris began his training as an intern in Flushing, NY in 1967 and as a resident and a fellow at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN as an OB/GYN. He practiced in Georgia and then in Effingham, Illinois for three decades. He was proud and privileged to deliver babies at St. Anthony's Hospital.
Kris is survived by Hazel, his wife of over sixty years, Daniel, James, and Hans, his children, and Ella, Jake, Kaia, Xander, and Theo, his grandchildren, and Mija, his younger sister.
Kris was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Yongwey.
A visitation and a service for Kris will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 2PM to 4PM at Fero Funeral Home located at 5955 N Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, Florida 34465.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ferofuneralhome.com for the Lee family.
