It is with great regret and sorrow we must inform you of the death of our former classmate,
Roger Lee. Roger was turned back during our cow year and graduated with the
class of 1962.
"We hasten to add our prayers and our condolences to the
family of our friend and class mate, Colonel Roger C. Lee, United States
Military Academy, Class of 1962. Roger started his long journey of service in
July 1957 with our class. He was an outstanding soldier, one who would
persevere against all challenges in order to serve his fellow man and his
Country.
Well Done"
"I worked with Roger at Fort Leavenworth in the late 1980s.
He was serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management (DCSRM).
Roger was extremely knowledgeable in all areas, including financial matters,
and shared his wisdom generously. Roger was a true Patriot, having served
multiple tours in Vietnam. He helped the Fort Leavenworth community develop at
a critical time in our history. Roger and his military Deputy, LTC Craig Cook,
were instrumental in providing for the future of the Combined Arms Center as
Fort Leavenworth entered the information age. Their accomplishments will not
be forgotten. Roger worked friendly and teamwork was enhanced by his
leadership. He helped all of us to see the big picture and did not ask
anything in return other than continued hard work and loyal service to the
Army. Those of us who knew Roger were fortunate to be in the presence of such
a great man! "
"What a loss! This was a genuine hero and an outstanding
gentleman! Our sincere sympathy to the family and the community on the loss of
Roger Lee. "
Obituaries:
Ret. Col. Roger C. Lee, 71, of Olathe, Kan., died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 20,
2007.
Col. Lee was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Lincoln, Neb. He attended high
School in Omaha, Neb., and graduated from the United States Military Academy in
1962. He then attended Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga. He served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received the Meritorious Service Medal,
Bronze Star with Valor, Legion of Merit, Air Medals, Vietnamese Medal of Honor
and the Distinguished Service Medal. Roger retired after 26 years of active duty
and three tours in the Vietnam War. In addition to the infantry, Col. Lee served
in finance strategic planning. He married Laura L. Cooper, who survives of the
home.
Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne E. and Doris
Althea (Call) Lee; and his sister, Linda Marlene Lee.
He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leavenworth, Stephen
Ministry and Associate of Graduates of USMA.
Additional survivors include
three daughters, Linda Bucher and husband Mike of Colorado Springs, Colo., Laura
Whitaker of Elmore, Ohio, and Jennifer Smith of Columbia, Mo.; four sons, Brian
Lee and wife Michelle of Spicewood, Texas, Jason Barrett and wife Lindsay of
Overland Park, Kan., Jason Smith and wife Melissa of Columbia, Mo., and Jeffery
Smith of Ridgeway, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Lynnea
Wheeler and husband Jim of Olathe, Kan.; a brother, Steven Lee and wife Mary of
Lawrence, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will
be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2007, at the Fort Leavenworth Memorial Chapel,
Leavenworth. Internment will be in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Published: Monday, December 31, 2007
Leavenworth Times
