Russell E. Lee, 88, of Poplar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 20, 2015 in Poplar Grove, IL. Russell was born March 10, 1927 in Boone County, IL, son of Ellsworth and Ella (Blank) Lee. He was the one of eleven children. Russ was in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Russell married Ruth F. Huber in 1950 in Boone County, IL, she preceded him in death in 1968. He retired from Rockford Screw Products after 45 years of service. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles Club and Moose. Russell really enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

He is loved and will be missed by his children, Richard (Merrell) Lee, Dennis (Debbie) Lee, Sherri (Jim) Yarrington, Connie (Kenny) Smith, Julie Bingenheimer, Russell Lee, Jr, John (Tina) Lee; sisters, Ruth Roman, Shirley Meyers; 19 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; son-in-law, Robert Bingenheimer; 7 brothers, 1 sister. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Northern IL Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Russell, and also a special thank you to Theresa.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 West Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008 with Rev. Dan Schenck officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Highland Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. To light a candle or share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.