Dennis Lee

Dennis D. Lee, 59, lifelong resident of Monrovia, was released from the illness in his earthly body and gained everlasting life at 11a.m., on Thursday, June 23rd, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 4, 1956, in Beech Grove, to the late Virgil H. and Loretta Mae (Miller) Lee. Dennis graduated from Monrovia High School in 1974 and quickly earned an associate’s degree in electronics from ITT Technical Institute. In 1976, he bravely joined the United States Army and served his country working as an Electronic Warfare Intercept Repairman in radio communications. Dennis married his soulmate, Amy Brandenburg on September 29, 1998 and settled into one of the first houses next to what is now known as the Monrovia Place. A loyal, loving and dedicated man, Dennis was a skilled information technologist and worked as a Senior Field Engineer for 27 years at Avaya, previously known as Nortel and Periphonics Technologies; retiring in April of 2010. He enjoyed the challenge of fixing computers, going to concerts, watching the Indianapolis Colts, NASCAR and basketball. Above all, Dennis truly cherished each moment that he was able to spend with his family and especially grandchildren. In addition, he was a faithful member of the Monrovia Christian Church and lifetime member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter Association. A selfless, brave and respected asset to the Monroe Township Fire Department, Dennis began actively volunteering in 2001 and honorably served the community as the Chief of Monroe Township Fire District from 2005 to 2010. Due to health issues, Dennis retired from active duty and continued to serve as a chairman on the fire station board, where he was currently held the position as the head chairman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Lee, II. Survivors his include his loving wife, Amy Brandenburg Lee of Monrovia, to whom he was united in marriage on September 29, 1998; children, Angela Austin of Selma, N.C and Jonathan Hackett of Mooresville; step-children, Ben Rygiel of Indianapolis and Lance Rygiel (wife, Christena) of Nashville, IN; sisters, Sandra Burnette (husband, Ron) of New Whiteland and Linda Trump of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Alexander, John Jr., Cody, Sophia, Ben, Isabel and Mary; and his lovable feline friend, Bubba. Friends and family will gather for calling from 1 to 6pm, on Sunday, June 26, 2016, with a brief memorial service conducted by the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter’s Association beginning at 5pm, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11am, on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the funeral home. Pastor Richard Dickison will officiate the services. Dennis will be carried in a firefighter’s procession on an antique fire engine to his final resting place in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall, where military honors will be delivered during the graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monrovia Christian Church Food Pantry. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Dennis Lee

August 4, 1956 - June 23, 2016