Richard Barry Lee

Richard Barry Lee,74, of Huron, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a 12 year illness. Richard was born in Cleveland, lived in Vermilion and made his home in Huron for the past 10 years. He owned and operated Robert Lee Ford Auto Dealership in Cleveland. Richard was a past president of the Cleveland Auto Dealers Association and a member of the Cleveland Yacht Club. He attended Zion Lutheran Church, Huron. He enjoyed power boating, snow skiing, fishing, traveling and yard work. Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jane Lee (nee Nuske); daughters, Tania (Larry) Burke, Houston, TX, Caryn (Patrick) Norwell, Huron; son, Barry (Laura) Lee, Avon Lake; and grandchildren, Jeremy, Cooper, Charlie, Elle, and Trent. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Kathryn (nee Barry) Lee. Everyone is welcome to visit with the family on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio, from noon until the time of a memorial service at 1 p.m. Pastor Mandy Oleson will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to Back to the Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, OH 44824 or St. Francis Sanctuary, 12516 Cherry Road, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.