He was born March 7, 1948 in Pekin to Howard and Mary (Crull) Lee. His parents preceded him in death.
He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Shannon Rodriguez; one brother, Michael Lee and one sister, Lynn Andrews.
Surviving are four sons, Christopher (Sidney) Lee of Peoria, Daniel Lee of Pekin, Nicholas Lee of South Pekin and Sean Bushong of Pekin; one daughter, Denise Dellit of East Peoria; a host of grandchildren; two brothers, John (Cathy) Lee of Manito and David (Arleen) Lee of Florida and one sister, C. June (Scott) Underwood.
A United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the 2nd Battalion with the 506th Infantry.
Dan retired from Iron Workers Local 112.
He loved motorcycles and fishing with equal enthusiasm.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Guidelines regarding social distancing and masks will be followed. Burial will be in War Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Pekin, with military rites accorded by the United States Army and the Tazewell Military Rites Team.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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