Maxwell "Max" Lee II, age 92 of Fremont, formerly of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home following a short decline in his health. Max was born on September 3, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan to Kenneth George and Vera Mae (Creery) Lee and married Yvonne A. Lantz on June 26, 1953 in Leslie, Michigan. Max graduated from Leslie High School in 1948 where he received his Varsity letter in football, basketball, baseball and track and continued his education at Western Michigan University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in 1953 and was a member of the baseball and football teams. Max also earned his Master's Degree from the University of Michigan in 1964 and Education Specialist Degree from Central Michigan University in 1981. Max joined the United States Navy and served from 1948-1949 as a Radarman and then was honorably discharged. He later joined the United States Army and served in the ROTC while attending college and served in the United States Army Reserves from 1950 until 1962 until his final discharge as Second Lieutenant. Max spent 32 years as a Michigan educator, principal, and coach. During his time of coaching, he coached all major sports and was named Michigan Coach of the Year twice. He was well known as Hesperia's "Voice of the Panthers" for announcing football, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling for 18 years. Following his retirement from Hesperia Public Schools in 1984, the football field was named the "Max Lee Field" in recognition of service and dedication to the school. Prior to joining Hesperia Public Schools, he served as teacher and coach at Manchester, Brooklyn, Fremont, Mona Shores, and Holton High Schools. Following his retirement from education and through his love of flying, he founded Lee Aviation Sales, Inc. During the course of his second career, he bought and sold over 1,000 private aircrafts. He held his private, commercial instrument, multi-engine, and sea plane pilot licenses and logged over 6,000 hours of airtime during his flying years. He was a dedicated advocate of the "Young Eagles Program" which introduced young people under the age of 18 to the thrill of flying and was recognized by the national association for giving flights to 1,825 young boys and girls through the years. Max was a member of the First Congregational Church in Fremont since 1962; past trustee of the Fremont Area Community Foundation; and past member of the Gerber Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. He also had served as a member of the Hesperia Village Council from 1985 – 1994 and served as President from 1986 – 1994 and re-elected as President from 2000 – 2002. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); Experimental Aircraft Assn; Warbirds of American Assn; Antique-classic Aircraft Assn; "W' Club of Western Michigan University; member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Max is survived by his wife, Yvonne A. (Lantz) Lee of Fremont; his sons, Craig (Janet) Lee of Glenelg, Maryland; Dana (Leslie) Lee of Gallatin, Tennessee; his grandchildren, Erin (Trevor) Randall; Krista (Tom) Barron; Ryan (Ann) Lee; Jeffrey Lee; Stephen (Carmen) Lee; Kevin (Madison) Lee; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Max was preceded in death by his son, Steven Whitney Lee in 1956; his father, Kenneth Lee; mother, Vera Lee Whitney; step-father, Irving Whitney; brothers, Robert Lee and William Lee; his sister Maribel Lee Lora. VISITATION : Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 4-7pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412. MILITARY HONORS : Friday, March 4, 2022 at 12pm under the auspices of the United States Navy at the First Congregational Church in Fremont. FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday, March 4, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church 714 Hillcrest Fremont MI 49412. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Fremont Area Community Foundation for Max and Yvonne Lee Scholarship at Hesperia High School or Fremont Area Community Foundation for First Congregational Church Fund. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Lee family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 231-924-0800 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Max Lee, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation Fremont Chapel Thursday, March 3, 2022 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Military Honors First Congregational Church Friday, March 4, 2022 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM 714 Hillcrest Ave Fremont, MI 49412 Funeral Service First Congregational Church Friday, March 4, 2022 12:15 PM 714 Hillcrest Ave Fremont, MI 49412