Richard Lee, 1934-2018; Was Journalism Professor
Richard “Dick” Lee, of Brookings, South Dakota, died Saturday, Nov. 10 at the United Living Center in Brookings. He was 83.
A Belleville native, Lee taught journalism at SIUE from 1961-66. He earned a master’s in journalism from SIUC and a doctorate in mass communications from the University of Iowa. He was the head of South Dakota State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for 24 years.
Memorials may be directed to McCrory Gardens or to the Richard and MaryJo Benton Lee Scholarship at the SDSU Foundation.
A complete obituary is available in the Brookings Register.