A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until the service time. He will be laid to rest in Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.therungemortuary.com
Lee was born November 22, 1946, in Moline, IL, to Roland R. and Marie C. (Thorington) Roberts. He was united in marriage to Rachel Faye Hughes on September 5, 1964, in Lancaster, MO. She passed away on March 26, 2006.
Lee retired after many years working as a mechanic and enjoyed NASCAR, classic car shows, camping, and spending time with his family.
Those honoring his memory include his children, Bonnie (Lance) Howard and Donnie (Daria) Roberts; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; sister, Joann Shepherd; and his special companion, Betty Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister Judy Conger.
