Mr. Dee was a lifelong farmer in the Elkhart
area.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was born on Jan. 8, 1926, in Elkhart. His
parents were Dennis M. and Anna Thomas Dee. He
married DeLila Van Fossan on June 1, 1949. She
preceded him in death in 1987.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Jack
Dee of Springfield, Joanne Litterly of Elkhart,
James Dee of England, Janet Price of Lincoln and
Judy Liston of Blue Springs, Mo. Several
great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Lee
Price; two brothers, John Dee and Dennis Dee; and
one niece, Mary Jane O'Donnell.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church
in Elkhart and Elkhart American Legion Post 616.
He graduated from Elkhart Community High School
in 1944.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post
616, Elkhart Fire and Rescue Department, or St.
Patrick's Catholic Church.
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