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Rodney C. Lee

Visitation Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Funeral Notes: During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the current State of Illinois Guidelines, and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Burial Private

Rodney C. Lee March 7, 1944 – June 2, 2021

Rodney C. Lee, age 77, of Bloomingdale, IL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer. He was born March 7, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Alfred and Lucille Lee. After graduating from Elmwood Park high school, Rodney then graduated from North Park University in Chicago, IL and went on to work as an educator for Chicago Public Schools for 35 years. He also worked part-time for Plastron in accounting for 16 years.
Rodney was a compassionate, kindhearted, and generous man who brought laughter with his jokes to everyone around him. He enjoyed time with family at the lake, friends at the yacht club, boating and held an incredibly passionate place in his heart for his Norwegian heritage while being a member of the Norwegian Torske Klub and traveling to Norway three times during his life. He was a wonderful loving husband, father and grandfather that showed an adoring dedication to his family.
Rodney is survived by his beloved wife Janet (Engel) Lee of 47 years, his two children, Brian (Stefanie) Lee, and Kristy (Dan) Kijinski and two beautiful granddaughters Delaynie and Adeleine who meant the world to him.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Covenant Church of Schaumburg in Schaumburg, IL or Millard Covenant Church of Elkhorn, WI.

Private family funeral.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Rosedale Chapels

Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172

Interment Details

Burial Private

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Posted by:
Patricia Cady

Posted on:
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Jan and family I was saddened to learn my Norwegian warrior has ended his battle. The memories of times around your dinner table and mine will forever remain in my heart. I know he has said hello to the Lord with due respect and is now enjoying a beer with his friend Larry. My love to you, keep your chin up, it is better to see heaven that way.

Posted by:
Arlene and Mike Kelly

Posted on:
Monday, June 7, 2021

To Janet and the Lee family, We are deeply sadden to learn of Rod’s passing. What a wonderful person and how fortunate we all were to have known him. We will always remember Rod as a friendly standup guy with a great sense of humor. His smile lit up the room even when he was being serious. He fought the good fight and we will miss him very much. May God bless Janet and your family. Mike and Arlene Kelly

Posted by:
Latorre Lynne

Posted on:
Sunday, June 6, 2021

Jan and family, we are very sad to hear of Rod’s passing. My your faith bring you understanding, comfort in the promise to meet again and knowledge that your kind of love was so true and lasting. We met as newlyweds and shared many years of friendship. Blessings to you and your family. Joe and Lynne Latorre

Posted by:
Dave and Jean Lien

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Rod and I were high school friends, class of 62. We walked the mile plus to school every day with 2 other friends during our entire junior and senior years. It wasn't until many months after I 1st met Rod that I found out that his original family name was the same as ours, Lien. But as we learned there was no relation. We lost contact after high school but fortunately reunited years later and my wife Jean and I enjoyed many fun times with Jan and Rod. The last 5 or 6 years I met frequently with Rod and 2 other high school friends for lunch, until the pandemic. Rod was always a great conversationalist and kept our lunchs going for 2 hours plus. We will remember Rod for his friendship, his easy going personality, his deep love for Jan and his family, along with his faithfulness to God and his country.

Posted by:
Jeri and Barry Lutz

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Dear friend we will miss you here at Lauderdale Lakes. Your smiling face will be missed at our Yacht Club parties and our Friday night gatherings for the traditional “Fish Fry”. We will miss your laughter and your Norwegian jokes. You have gone to be with the Lord, but you will long be remembered in our hearts.

Posted by:
Kristy

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Dad, Life will be hard and different with out you here by my side. You were always there for me no matter what. My world is turned upside down right now trying to process everything but I have to somehow accept it was your time. I am happy you no longer have to go through the tough fight you went through all these years. You never gave up even in the end. You were so determined to live. I love and miss you so much....until we meet again. Please look over us my loving dad ❤️

Posted by:
Kjell Lien

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Rodney was my cousin, whom I have looked up to throughout my life. It was with great sadness that Margret and I received the message that Rodney had passed away. We will miss him a lot. He had the same mood and laughter as his father, who came from Norway. Rodney was always concerned with his Norwegian origins. We really appreciated the visit of Rod & Jan here in Norway, and the hospitality that was shown to us when we visited the family in the USA. Now a cornerstone is gone, but we will never forget. The thoughts go to Jan, Brian and Kristy and their families. You need strength to get through a difficult time. Rodney will always be in our memories, we are grateful for the time we had with him.

Posted by:
Larry and Betty Ryan

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Dear Jan and Family, Always remember that you were the light of Rod’s life, and what a wonderful life he had. He was so fun to be around and made everyone else feel special just to be with him! You were lucky to have him, and he was lucky to have You! May he rest in God’s peace. With love, Larry and Betty Ryan

Posted by:
Kathleen Fullerton

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

I was so sorry to read this, Jan. I know you've lost the love of your life and I hurt for you. I have nothing but fond memories of Rod..such a genuinely good, sweet man. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Posted by:
Janina Dionisio

Posted on:
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Please accept our condolences on this very sad news. Rod and Jan were such wonderful neighbors. We always looked forward to Rod’s jokes and great sense of humor. His Norwegian pride is very admirable. May your memories bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

Posted by:
Jesse and Karen Lawrence

Posted on:
Friday, June 4, 2021

Janet and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Rod. There wasn't a nicer guy around than Rod. He battled long and hard and we're thankful to have been his friends. His smile and easy going personality made him such a warm and loving person. Jesse and Karen Lawrence

Posted by:
Donna Zwolfer

Posted on:
Friday, June 4, 2021

Dear friend and neighbor, Your sweet personality will be missed. Deepest sympathy to Jan and children.