Richard Gene “Rick” Lee, 75, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Cassville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Mo.

He was born January 18, 1948, in Madison, Wisc. the son of Robert Albert and Dorothy Loraine (Draeger) Lee, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death was a sister, Sherri.

Survivors include one son, Paul Lee of Springfield, Mo.; one daughter, Jeannie Messick and her wife Cheryl of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Brian Lee and his wife Jan of Wisc. and Bobbie Lee and his wife Kay of Wisc.; one sister, Carol Skildum and her husband Darrell of Marietta, Ga.; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren.

He attended school in Bettendorf, Iowa graduating from Bettendorf High School and later attended Bryan University in Springfield, Mo., where he attained a business degree. He owned and operated Lee’s TV Service in Springfield, Mo. for 40 years.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.