Denny Oscar Kee , 87, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2023.

Born in Elco, Illinois, on June 2, 1936, he was 1 of 14 children born to Jesse Eugene and Donnetta Marie Kee.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen, to whom he wed in December of 1957. She was his 'center'.

He is survived by his children, Lisa (Leo) Schmittgens of St. Louis, Mo, Leslie (Patricia) Kee of Collinsville, Il, and Laura (Wayne) Peterson of McDonough, Ga. His grandchildren Patrick, Dalton, Cade, and Valerie. And great-Grandchildren McKenna and Hailey.

Denny had worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator and was a long-standing member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 520. But he was also an entrepreneur. He owned his own lawn care business, and franchises in an ice cream store and a knife store. He was fearless.  After retirement, he and his wife would snowbird to Sarasota every winter and enjoy their time together.

He enjoyed buying/selling of vehicles, taking flying lessons, filming 'ALL' occasions (for hours at a time), wine making (it was fantastic), and travel, travel, travel. He was always on the move.

Denny was a friend to all who met him. He wanted to help others and lend a hand anyway he could. He was always quick with a joke or funny story to lighten the mood.

He will truly be missed. May he rest in peace.

Visitation for Mr. Kee will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 9am, with service at 10am, followed by a burial service for family and friends at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Services will be held at:

Sunset Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery
50 Fountain Dr.
Glen Carbon, IL 62034

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in memory of Denny to Alzheimer's Association  or any charity of your choice.

https://www.alz.org/

Send a check to:
Alzheimer's Association
P.O. Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090-6011