Obituaries

Ronald Francis Lee Sr., age 85, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on November 9, 2025, at the Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on September 25, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to Francis and Grace (Kabishkong) Lee.

Ron grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and attended Loretto High School. He began his career as a butcher, a job he truly enjoyed, and later worked in the construction field as a laborer. Ron met Beatrice, and together they raised six children and lovingly adopted two more.

A proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Ron found peace and happiness in the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. He also had a lifelong passion for coin collecting, which brought him much joy over the years.

Ron is survived by his children, Dawn Wilson, Robert Lee, Dustin Lee, and Lexi Lee, all of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; grandchildren, Michael LaCoy, Taylor LaCoy, Krystal Willis, Kevin Willis, Stephanie Willis, Christopher Fish, Nicole Fish, Jamie Lee, Rachael Lee, Brandi Lee, Shawn Vert, Steven Vert, Chantelle Cook; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Da’Jon, Madison, Randen, Jade, Blake, Colton, Tanner, Tatum, Kenna, Ryder, Korbyn, Bria, Trenidy, Alazayah, Gayje, Lillie, Brayden, Siena, and Jordan; and brother, Richard (Karen) Lee of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; and grandson-in-law, Jeff Aikens.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; children, Ronald Lee Jr., Randy Lee, Michelle Merchberger, and Renee Lee; grandchildren, Danielle Aikens and Shannon Vert; parents, Francis and Grace; brother, Raymond Lee; sister, Janis Kosiewicz; and brother-in-law, Paul Kosiewicz.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.