Lee Fox Vehling, 98, of Palestine, IL, passed away on May 22, 2024, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Born on April 2, 1926, in Palestine, IL, Lee's journey through an extraordinary near-century of life fashioned her into a remarkable woman whose passion for education, dedication to family, and love for beauty in all forms touched the lives of many.
Lee's formative years were spent in the Palestine area, where her love for learning was ignited in a one-room schoolhouse just south of the town. Together with her sister, they braved the walk past their uncle's fearsome bulls, a memory that would become a cherished family story. A graduate of Palestine High School in 1944, Lee's pursuit of knowledge led her to Eastern Illinois University, where she earned a bachelor of science in 1948, followed by a master's degree in education from Indiana State in 1974.
Her professional career began at Indianapolis Power & Light, where, from 1948 to 1952, she enlightened the public on the use

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