A Memorial Service for Albert Lee, age 71, of Lynch, Nebraska will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Lynch Community Hall in Lynch.  Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Lynch.  Jeff Hart will officiate.  Military Rites provided by the Bristow American Legion Post 76. Albert passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.  Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.  Biglin's Mortuary in Spencer are in charge of arrangements.

Albert Elroy Lee was born on January 24, 1953 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Lynch, Nebraska to George and Velma (Spencer) Lee.  He attended country school at Sunshine Bottom and graduated from Lynch High School in 1971.  Albert enlisted into the U.S. Navy on January 27, 1972.  He served during the Vietnam War and, for a time, served on the same ship in Japan, the USS Parsons, with his big brother, Doug.

After being honorably discharged on January 3, 1975, Albert attended Northeast Technical Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska graduating with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice.  He was in Law Enforcement Officer in Santee, Buffalo County, Lynch and in Boyd County.  Albert married Karen (Spencer) Giles in Lynch on July 1, 1995.  Their family included the three children that Karen had in a previous marriage, Amanda, Michael, and Spencer Giles.

Albert was a member of the Bristow American Legion Nelson Post 76 for over 50 years and the Lynch Veterans of Foreign Wars William D. Spencer Post 5755.

Albert loved to build things.  In his teens, he built his own motorcycle from parts he found.  He enjoyed horses, guns, and hunting coyotes.  He was an avid story teller and always had a story for you every time he would see you.  Albert also enjoyed spending a lot of time with his step grandchildren.

Albert is survived by his brother, Daniel (Cindy) Lee of Gahanna, OH; sister, Coleen Lee of Lincoln; many nieces, nephews, and great nephews; ex-wife, Karen Lee of Lynch; step children; step grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Linda Lee of Overland Park, KS.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Doug Lee; and his nephew, Jeremy Scott.