Ronald “Ron” Dennis Lee of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, Sept. 19, 1960 in Montreal, Canada to Robert “Bob” M. Lee and Rosaline A. (nee Purk) Lee and passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the age of 65 years, 8 months, and 14 days.
Ron was raised in Riverview Gardens and graduated from Christian Brothers College High School. Following his graduation, he attended trade school and earned a certification in welding.
He worked for several companies, including Industrial Wire Products, General Motors and Mace’s. He spent the largest portion of his career serving the Indian Hills community on the road crew, where he remained until his retirement.
On March 8, 1986, he married Sara Melinda Rich at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri.
Ron accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at an early age and regularly attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba. He was a proud and highly active member of the Knights of Columbus, where he achieved the honor of the Fourth Degree and was elected as Grand Knight twice.
Every Thursday night, he could be found at the Knights of Columbus Hall, working the weekly bingo games alongside his wife, Sara.
He enjoyed spending a sunny afternoon gardening and mowing the grass. He was also an avid sports enthusiast, cheering on NASCAR drivers, the St. Louis Cardinals, hockey teams and wrestling matches. He loved his two cats, Tigger and Pennie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Rose Lee; parents-in-law, Earl and Mary Rich; and brother-in-law, Tom Polcyn.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sara Lee of Cuba, Missouri; brother, Robert “Bob” Lee and wife Mary of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Jane and husband Rick Luttrell of Cuba, Missouri and Joanne and husband Bo Baltis of St. Louis, Missouri; special niece, Angela Greer of Lenexa, Kansas; special great nephews, Ethan Greer and Issac Greer both of Lenexa, Kansas; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri.
Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Father Mark Smith officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
