Richard James Lee Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard James Lee of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 56, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Lee and Betty Birk (Lee); his pet Doobie; Betty Birk. He is survived by: his close friend Hitachi; his pets, Spookie, Max and Murphy; his daughter Kellie Ann Marie Snow; and his siblings, Bobbi Jo Birk-LaBarge (Perry), Karen Piasecki, Tina Rappley (Jim), Lisa Lee (Kye), Kathy Lee, David Lee (Lana), Butch Lee, Byron Lee, Mike Lee Donald (Tina), Gary Lee (Rhonda) and Robert Birk (Jamie). He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces & nephews, and close friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Hodag Park Pavilion (509 Hodag Park Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Northern Paws Animal Hospital to help those in financial need pay for necessary pet services, honoring Ricky's deep compassion for animals.
