Richard B. Lee

September 7, 1938 - May 3, 2017

Lee, Richard B. "Dickie" fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. A great man died today. He wasn't a world leader, famous or you would never see his name in the news. But he was one of the greatest men who ever lived. He was a son, husband, father, PawPaw and loyal friend. The heart of our family. Beloved husband of Judith Lee (nee: Gambino) for 53 years. Loving father of Roxann (Darrell) Naeger, Judy Burt and Richard II (Megan) Lee; grandfather of Magdalene, Josephine, Lucia, Lola, Keegan, Sophie, Brendon and Kate. Dear brother of Mary Ann (the late Pat) McLaughlin, Carol (Dennis) Finnegan and the late Alice Knop, Judith (Ray) Kempen, Thomas (Loretta), Jack (Dorothy) and Robert Lee. Brother-in-law of Joseph (Helen) Gambino. Our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Lee owned and operated Special Dispatch Delivery Service where he worked tirelessly for over 40 years. He had a passion for golf, but above all his devotion and love was to his family. Services: Funeral Thursday, May 11, 9:45am from BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Road to Holy Infant Catholic Church, 624 Dennison Drive, Ballwin for a 10:30am Mass. Interment National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, MO. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The First Tee of Greater St. Louis. VISITATION WED., 2:30-8:30PM.