Lee Rangel
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 5A - April 15, 2020
bruary 27, 1935 - April 10, 2020
Austin resident, Lee Rangel
passed away Friday, April 10,
2020, at his home in Austin,
Colorado. He was 85 years old.
Services will be held at a later
date.
Lee Rangel was born February
27, 1935, to Emil and Juanita
Rangel in Crook, Colorado.
He spent his childhood and
attended school in Fort Lupton,
graduating from Fort Lupton High School with the Class of 1953.
Lee went on to further his education at the University of Northern
Colorado where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree.
On September 28, 1956, Lee married Rachael Navarrete in
Greeley, Colorado. To this union four children were born. The
couple had the honor of sharing 64 years of love and marriage.
Lee worked as a school teacher and also owned and operated an
upholstery shop with his wife, Rachael. He enjoyed woodworking,
golfing, and sports in general. As one of Jehovahs Witnesses, Lee’s
ministry and sharing the good news of the Kingdom were a very
important part of his life.
Lee is survived by his wife, Rachael Rangel; son, Mark Rangel
(LaVon); daughters, Sandra Orjias (Arthur), and Carole Fivecoat
(Alan); sisters, Shelia and Mary; eight grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, Emil and Juanita; daughter,
Julie Wilbur, and numerous brothers and sisters.
Donations can be made in Lee’s name to HopeWest Hospice PO
Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral
Service and Crematory.
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