Neil A. Lee
Neil was born on March 21, 1957 to Thomas and Betty (Piper) Lee. He was raised in Manhattan and graduated from Monsiger Lucky High School in 1975.
On June 3, 1982, he married the love of his life, Janet (Henton) Lee. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and creating lasting memories.
In 1980, he opened Street Rods in Junction City, Kansas. Through the years, he took great pride in the relationships he built with customers that became friends.
When he wasn't working, Neil enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing trips in Colorado, weekends at Table Rock Lake, and making memories with family and friends. He especially cherished the time he spent with his two grandsons, Rafael and Luca, who brought him tremendous joy.
Whether cheering from the stands at their sporting events, sharing stories, motorcycle rides, or simply spending time together
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Betty (Piper) Lee; his sister, Kathy Weixelman, and his brothers, Thomas Lee and Galen Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janet Lee; his daughters, Amber Aguinaga and husband Rafael of Melissa, Texas, and Andee Lee of Manhattan, Kansas; his sons, Adam Lee and Arin Lee of Manhattan, Kansas; his two beloved grandsons, Rafael and Luca; and his cherished dog, Ruby. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; extended family members; and countless friends who became family, including Natalie Albin Smith and Nancy Skidmore, whom he lovingly considered sisters. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Neil will be remembered for his work ethic, generous spirit, story telling, and his ability to make friends wherever he went. His legacy lives on in the family he loved, the business he built, and the countless lives he touched throughout the years. God Bless!
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, with a visitation held the evening prior from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice House or
Meadowlark Hills Parkinson's Program in Neil's honor and in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.