Born on September 9, 1937 in Shiner, Texas. Lee was the youngest of 4 children to parents Henry Bolech and Mary Roeder Bolech.
She earned a BA from St Edwards University and a MS in education from Southwest Texas State University.
Lee excelled in serving others, having worked as a librarian, accountant, chaplain at Seton Medical Center, and a licensed professional counselor. She also enjoyed travel, as a military wife being stationed in Germany as well as many other States. Her ancestry roots brought her back to the Czech Republic numerous times. She was humbled and honored to be recognized by the Travis Williamson County Czech Heritage Society for her outstanding work in promoting the Czech culture.
She was also a prolific cook and baker, winning many Austin baking competitions with her delicious desserts.
Lee is survived by sister JoAnn Downing, her children Julie Colwell (Maureen Moeller), Lisa Votti (Carl Votti), Clayton Colwell (Sean Burger), grandchildren Carl Votti and Cuyler Votti.
A visitation service will take place on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 4pm to 6pm followed immediately by a rosary reading in the Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home at 2620 South Congress, Austin, Texas 78704.
A funeral mass will be at 10am on Wednesday October 20, 2021 in St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, at 128 West Oltorf St., Austin TX 78704.
The burial is scheduled for 3pm on Oct 20th at Shiner Catholic Cemetery, 153 County Road 348 Shiner, Texas 77984.
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