Dennis M Lee

Dennis M Lee, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund Lee and Elaine Lenhartz, his sister, Linda Lee and his wife, Joyce Lee (nee Bock). Dennis is survived by his wife, Phyllis. He is also survived by his two daughters, Michelle Daniel (Eric) and Anne Jones (Andy), and his four grandchildren, Ellie Jones, Ian Jones, Harper Daniel, and Duke Daniel. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Bartolotta (Jim) and several in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Dennis grew up in Plainview, Minnesota, where he excelled in sports, particularly basketball, and was known for breaking a backboard in a tournament. He was also a trombone player and singer in choirs. His basketball talents earned him a spot in the Plainview High School Hall of Fame.

After receiving an Associate Degree in engineering from Rochester State in Minnesota, Dennis began his 39 year career with NCR in technical department, inspired after watching an NCR cash register repairman. He enjoyed troubleshooting problems and finding solutions to fix them.

In his free time, Dennis enjoyed refereeing basketball, coaching his daughters in their sports endeavors, and woodworking. He created beautiful and functional pieces, including cribs and high chairs for his grandchildren. After Joyce's passing, Dennis met and married Phyllis, and they enjoyed attending their grandchildren's events, traveling, and spending winters in Florida.

Two Memorial Services will be held to celebrate Dennis' life. The first will be at David's United Church of Christ in Kettering, OH on March 15, 2025 at 11am. The second, at Dennis' request, will be in his hometown of Plainview, Minnesota, at St. Joachim Catholic Church, his childhood parish, with burial of his cremation ashes at St. Joachim Cemetery next to his parents and sister on March 18, 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dennis M. Lee scholarship fund for Plainview High School seniors involved in basketball and music. At this time donations can be sent to Phyllis Harover Suite 274 251 W Central Ave Springboro, OH 45066