Mary Knepper Lee, age 96, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at 9:02 p.m. in her residence. She was born on May 2, 1923, in Etna Green, to Robert and Amy Iden Knepper. Mary has lived her entire life in Kosciusko County. On Aug. 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to federal judge Gene B. Lee in Etna Green. Mary was a homemaker throughout her life. She attended and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelors degree in fine arts. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was also a member of Delta Theta Tau, a philanthropic sorority in Warsaw. She was also a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. During her life she enjoyed playing golf, bridge and was a fantastic hostess. While she survived, she held the longest standing duration of membership for Tippecanoe Country Club. More than anything, she loved her family dearly. She is survived by her children, Susan (Fred) Grosick, of Valparaiso; Kathy Frid (Rick) Thompson, of Warsaw; Debbie Cusic (Tim) Carey, of Montrose, Colo.; G. Baxter (Joyce) Lee, of Warsaw; siblings, Phyllis Landis, of Warsaw; and Robert Knepper, of Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren; Jennifer Grosick, Gretchen (Scott) Randall, Jackie (Rod) Eveland, Jason Frid, Kevin (Robin) Cusic, Mary Beth Cusic, Michael (Ali) Cusic, Katie (Travis) Miller, Nick (Randi) Lee; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as a special friend, Jack Anglin, of Clunette. She was preceded in death by her husband, federal judge Gene B. Lee; two sons-in-law: Ken Cusic and Richard Frid; and a grandchild, Joe Frid. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. ***** Memorials to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Ste 250, Warsaw, IN 46580; or Kosciusko County Shrine Club, P.O. Box 285, Warsaw, IN 46581. To sign the register book, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
