Lee R. Myers, 91 years of age, of Concordia, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Cloud County Health Center in Concordia. He was born on September 19, 1920 at Burr Oak to Herman and Nina (Pierce) Myers. Lee married Esther Belden in Concordia on July 27, 1942. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII from August 19, 1942 to November 28, 1945. Lee enjoyed farming, gardening, woodworking, fishing, camping, family, and most of all, ice cream.

Lee is survived by his wife, Esther; 4 daughters, Carol Edmonds and husband Arlen of Clyde, Dora Gail Johnson, Janice Vignery and husband David, both of Concordia, Terri Ferguson of Dallas, TX; 6 grandchildren, Bradley Johnson, Kristine Johnson, Bobbie Jo Collette and husband Jeremy, Tony Vignery and wife Jenny, Mackenzie Ferguson, Alexander Ferguson; 5 great grandchildren, Tierra Johnson, Taylor, Dylan, and Caden Collette, Gavin Vignery; 3 brothers, Lewis Myers and wife Shirley of Hastings, NE, Ray Myers and wife Wanda of Topeka, Norman Myers and wife Mary Jane of Tucson, AZ; 1 sister, Sylvia Kell and husband Curtis of Scappoose, OR; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Verl and Clarence; 2 sisters, Ardell Chindberg, Mary Eddington; and 2 infant sisters.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 24, 2012 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia with Rev. Dean Frazier officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 9 PM Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia. Family will greet friends before services from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Friday, February 24, 2012 at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be held by the American Legion Post #76 and VFW Post #588. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice in care of the funeral home.