Stinn, Lee Franklin (1944 - 2023)

STINN, ANDERSEN, ANDERSEN, SICK, NELSON, STUHR, MILLER, STAHL

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/20/2023 at 17:54:21

Name of deceased: Lee Franklin Stinn

Aged: 78 yrs, 11 mo, 25 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Aug. 7, 1944; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Aug. 1, 2023; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, Aug. 7, 2023; St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Wife, Kathy Stinn of Harlan, IA; sons, Jerry (spouse, Spring) Stinn of Nevada, IA, and Tommy (spouse, Amy) Stinn of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Jada, Zach & Ivy Stinn; siblings, Bill (spouse, Tami) Stinn of Westphalia, IA, and Ann (spouse, Dennis “Shorty”) Andersen of Harlan, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Wilfred Joseph and Arlene Marie (nee Sick) Stinn; son, Jason; sisters, Carolyn Nelson, Janice Stuhr, Joyce Miller, and Jean Stahl; brother, Mike; brothers-in-law, Max Nelson and Bob Stuhr

Education: Attended Cass Township (Shelby County, IA) country school through grade 8; he then attended and graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1962

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: Drafted in May 1965 and joined the U. S. Air Force. During his service, he was stationed in Florida and in Osan, Korea. In Korea, Lee's job was to repair the sheet metal on planes that were damaged while flying over Vietnam. On July 3, 2023, in honor of his service, he was presented a quilt by the Quilt of Valor Foundation.

Marriage: Kathy Vandenberg; May 21, 1971; location not provided

Employment: After his marriage, Lee worked for Harlan Contracting until 1975, and then worked at Stowe Red-E-Mix, Avoca, IA, until 1983; he then began working road construction throughout the Midwest. In 2006, he retired from road construction, bought a bulldozer and became self-employed.

Hobbies/Interests: Was known for his skills in mechanics, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing, and was always willing to help anyone needing help with repairs; also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and friends; loved going to the casino

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