Delbert Melvin Lee

Delbert Melvin Lee

Age 88, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home. He was born June 24, 1928 in Gettysburg, South Dakota, the son of Frank and Florence (Meeks) Lee.

Delbert served in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. He received two Purple Hearts from injuries sustained in Korea.

He was preceded in death by parents, one brother Glen Lee and two sisters Ardell Fountain and Allene Karlson

Survivors include his wife of 67 years Margaret Boyer Lee; one son Darryl Lee and wife Katie of Fayetteville; two daughters Patricia Hartman and husband Jeff of Prairie Grove and Lois Thomas of Fayetteville; six grandchildren Colin Olson, Kristen Olson, Rachael Cahill, Angela Ferguson, Tommy Thomas and Travis Lee; eleven great grandchildren Kassandra Schultz, Kimberly Jett, Derrick Schultz, Tracen Cahill, Angel Cahill, Mileena Olson, Aiden Olson, Bayleigh Lee, Barrett Lee, Brittany Polhemus and Savannah Polhemus; one great great grandchild Pyper Jett.

The family will receive friends Tuesday June 13, 2017 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville.