James A. “Jim” Lee, USAF, Col. Ret.

Friday, September 18, 2020 3:19 pm

James A. “Jim” Lee, USAF Col. (Ret.), age 81, of Oakwood, Ohio, died Sept. 14, 2020.

He graduated from Decorah High School in 1957 and from the University of Michigan in 1962 with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Jim then embarked on a 27-year career in the Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 1988.  Preceding Jim in death were his parents and his wife of 42 years, Charlotte Wilkins Lee. Jim is survived by his wife of 17 years, Cheryl Sesher Lee; his four children: sons, Alan Lee (Debbie), Rev. Jeffrey Lee (Heather), and Terry Lee, and daughter, Vicki (Scott) Campbell; six grandchildren: Anna, Ian, Aaron, Brenna, Marissa and Aria; three brothers: Daniel (Barbara), Richard (Cathy) and Mark (Glenda) and their families  Private service for family only. Interment will be in The Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1603 Moorefield Rd., Springfield, OH 45503.

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