OBITUARY FROM AHLGRIM FUNERAL HOME (ELMHURST, IL) WEBSITE:
Terry Nelson Lee, 82, loving husband, father and grandfather entered eternal life on August 16, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was known for his warm sense of humor, strong work ethic, and his unwavering devotion to family and friends. Beloved husband of Mary for 28 years and a loving father to Melanie Lee (Chris) and Stephanie Miller (Guy) and proud grandfather of Kate, Devin, Samantha, Alena, Gabriella, Renna, and Carmella. He was a devoted brother to his sisters: Bodhi Linda Lee (Paul), Judy Walker and Nancy Lee.
Graduating in 1961, he was a proud “Brickie” from Hobart High School. He studied pre-med and accounting at Indiana University. He joined Libby’s International in the Accounting Department. Terry then became Controller and Board Member of the Consumer Products Division for Bayer International. He was involved in strategic planning and acquisitions and made 46 trips between Miles Laboratory and their parent company Bayer in Germany. Following retirement, he started his own CPA firm and then, along with Jim Helm, ran Joseph Woodworking where he could pursue his love of woodworking.
Known for his keen sense of humor, he was always quick with a joke and had the ability to lighten any situation. Laughter will be a valuable part of his legacy to his family and friends. Terry was the most hands-on dad enjoying every daddy-daughter campout and adventure with Indian princesses as well as coaching soccer. Several times he flew back from Germany just to coach a game. He valued his friendships particularly with his nephew Nathan and considered his brother-in-law, Paul, his brother. He enjoyed photography with the MAPS program at the Morton Arboretum. He had a love for woodworking and gifted his family several cherished pieces. Other hobbies included golfing and trips to Yellowstone, The Rockies, and Canada. And, of course, taking his daughters skiing and touring Europe. He will be remembered in our hearts always.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation: donate.endeavorhealth.org/Elmhurst
Arrangements in care of Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, (630) 834-3515 or www.Ahlgrim.com.
This information and the picture below were obtained from: https://www.ahlgrim.com/obituaries/Terry-Nelson-Lee?obId=49257500. The picture above was obtained from the 1961 HHS Memories yearbook, made available by the Lake County Public Library, at: https://archive.org/details/HOHS1961Images/.
