Edward "Ed" Dale Lee

Edward “Ed” Lee, 81, of Litchfield, Illinois, formerly of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home. He was born September 30, 1942, in Long Point, Illinois, to Dale and Rita (Burton) Lee. He married Mary Rose Malley on November 17, 1962, at St. Anthony’s Church in Streator, Illinois. In his working years, Ed owned and operated Ed Lee’s Garage, worked for Rittenhouse (International Harvester), worked for AMAC Grain Elevator in Petersburg as an assistant manager, and was the head mechanic technician at Orchard Valley golf course in Aurora, Illinois. He was a past officer of the Menard County Jaycees, a state representative in Illinois and served roles on the National level as well. He enjoyed working and tending his garden in his retired years and canned many vegetables that he produced. He volunteered his time with the PORTA and Litchfield wresting teams as a scorekeeper, timer, and announcer for many years, even driving the bus to transport the team to meets. He liked to fish, golf and watch a lot of baseball on the television. He also coached his sons and many others in the baseball programs in Petersburg at all levels. Ed is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Joe (wife Nora) Lee of Jacksonville, Illinois, and Brian (wife Andrea) Lee of Hardin, Illinois; one daughter, Julie (husband Michael) Sutton of Petersburg; his grandchildren, Samuel (wife Michele) Lee, Hannah (husband J.T.) Tierney, Clara (husband Dan) Berkley, Abigail (husband Ben) Sutton, Blake (wife Amanda) Sutton, Cam Lee, Gabby Lee and Grace Ballard; his great grandchildren, James, Molly and Nora Mae Tierney, Henry Lee, Amelia and Leland Berkley; and his step-great grandchild, McKinley Berkley. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jane Rollins. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 pm with Jerry Stone officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Petersburg Jaycees or to PORTA Wrestling. Please visit Ed’s online obituary at hurleyfh.com where you are invited to share memories you have as well as condolences to his family. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting the family with arrangements and services.

Edward "Ed" Dale Lee

September 30, 1942 - December 1, 2023

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