Roger David Lee

Roger David Lee, 77, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026.

Roger was born on February 7, 1949, in Kirkland, Washington, to Gladys and Virgil Lee. He spent his childhood growing up in Wahpeton, North Dakota, where he developed a love for the outdoors, music and spending time at the family lake cabin

Roger graduated from South Dakota State University and for several years was enlisted in the national guard. He began his career in education before moving to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he worked as a Quality Assurance Supervisor before retiring in 2004.

For the past 23 years, Roger shared his life with his beloved wife, Jeanette Lee. After retirement they moved to Fergus Falls Minnesota before moving south to Webb City Missouri in 2020.

Roger had a passion for music and loved playing with various groups over the years. He also enjoyed photography, riding motorcycles, fishing, bluegrass festivals, horse riding, and dogs.

Roger is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette Lee; his children, Christopher Lee (Amanda Palmer) and Lynsay Johnson (Matt Johnson); his stepchildren, Aeron Muckala and Ryan Muckala (Jessica Muckala); and his grandchildren, Paige Lee, Emma Lee, Tobias Palmer, Delaney Palmer, Mara Walters, Haley Muckala, Marin Muckala, Alexandrea Muckala, Jackson Muckala, and his dog and best friend Cece.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Loll (Lee) and Virgil Lee; his stepfather, Harvey Loll; and his brother, Tom Lee.

Cremations arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.