Lee Burton Grubaugh

      Lee Grubaugh, age 75, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, surrounded by a loving family and friends. He was born April 20, 1951, to Loren and Clara (Tabor) Grubaugh.
      Per Lee's wishes, there will be no service scheduled at this time, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
      He had a love of farming for 51 years. He married Lynette Salters on January 21, 1983, and they shared a wonderful 43 years together. He cherished his neighbors and friends and had a love for his tight knit community in Elsie, Michigan for 75 years.
      Lee was a proud army veteran who served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. Lee looked forward to the hunting season each year and never missed an opening day on his farm. Each deer harvest was celebrated with family, close friends and a cold Busch Light.
      He is survived by his wife Lynette; siblings: Phillip (Nancy) Grubaugh, Ron Grubaugh, Brent (Kay) Grubaugh, Loreen McAllister, Mark (Barb) Grubaugh, and Lynn Grubaugh. He is also survived by two granddaughters: Khloe Grubaugh and Aubrey Grubaugh; sister-in-law Jean Grubaugh; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Lee was preceded in death by his parents Loren and Clara, brother Bruce Grubaugh, sisters-in-law: Mary Grubaugh and Peggy Sue Grubaugh, and brother-in-law Everett McAllister.
      Lynette wishes to thank the wonderful care he received from all the nurses from Residential Hospice. A special thank you to Lee's niece Katie, husband Ross and children: Joel and Lila for giving me the love, help and support to care for Lee.
      Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.