Allen M. Lee

Allen passed away at home on July 1, 2024 following a quiet, determined battle with cancer.

Allen was born to Curtis and Leuella Lee on June 18, 1951 at Watertown SD.  He grew up on the family farm near Hayti and attended school in Hayti.  He graduated from Winner High School after the family moved to Winner.

Following graduation, he began his truck driving career and worked road construction for Carlson Construction in Winner.  He returned to farming with his dad near Witten, SD, where he met and married Candy Farris.  They were blessed with a son, James Edward and a daughter, Jessica Lynn.

Allen eventually left farming and returned to full time trucking until he retired back to Hayti.  Not being able to give up driving or farming, Allen drove school bus for Hamlin School District and helped area farmers with field work and harvest until his health started to fail.

Hunting and target shooting were his pastimes and passions.  He spent hours reloading ammunition.  Every day was a good day if he could drive the backroads around Hayti in his side by side.  A day out hunting with a good friend only made life that much better.

Family was important to Allen.  He frequently called to visit and check on family members and friends far and near.  Particularly his kids and grandkids were the focus of attention.  Ensuring they were doing well, safe and loved.  

Allen will be missed and is survived by his son, Jim, Becca, Matthew and Nora; daughter, Jessica, Landon, Eislyn; sisters Deanna(Ken) Schmidt, Debby(Bob) Jensen and  Kim(Doug) Vogt.  He is also survived by a special nephew, Jon (Julie)Schmidt, as well as nieces and nephew, Becky, Jenny, Ben and Kate Schmidt.  Maverick and Wesley, his two beloved fur babies also survive him. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2 PM at the Hayti Fire Hall.  Please join us in celebrating Allen’s life.

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