Daniel Lee

Daniel P. Lee, age 70, of South Beloit, IL. died peacefully Thursday, September 12, 2024 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born August 6, 1954, the son of Jessie and Ruby Lee. Dan attended and graduated from Harlem High School in 1972 and later served in the U.S. Navy as an electrician. He married Diane Lee (Hilleshiem) August 26, 1978.

Dan owned and operated with his partner, Steve Harris, at Total Maintenance Service (TMS). He also had worked at Clinton Electronics and Sundstrand, Inc. in maintenance and refereed basketball for 30+ years. In his younger years, he had played and was the lead singer in his band. He loved classic rock. Dan had a passion for baseball, a life long Cubs fan. He also was an avid Bears fan. He loved watching basketball. He spent his life coaching his children and grandchildren, attended all activities of his grandchildren including baseball, cheerleading, theater, wrestling and gymnastics. Dan also enjoyed spending time with his friend, Jeff Matthews, watching trains and working on cars.

Dan is loved and will be missed by his wife, Diane; children, Danny (Katie) Lee and Lindsay (Richie) Lingle; grandchildren, Collin, Airianna, Allison and Kylee; brothers and sisters, Dave (Pat) Lee, Priscilla (Jim) Sartorius, Debra (Terry) Hake, and Jan (Jim) Talbott. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Carol Phillippi, Paul Lee, Mark Lee, Carl Lee, Mona Almond and Bill Lee.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Immediately following the Memorial Ceremony, everyone is invited to join the family for a time of fellowship at Roscoe VFW - Post 2955, 11385 2nd St, Roscoe, IL. Cremation Rites will be Accorded.