Lee M. Blaser, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Emerald Care & Rehab in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Lassen officiating. Private family interment will be held on Friday, November 19 in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus, with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on November 18 from 4:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Memorial may be directed to those of the donor's choice. The service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page.

Lee was born January 1, 1935, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Carl and Helen (Schupbach) Blaser. He graduated from Columbus High School and on February 3, 1957, was united in marriage to Sharon Weisenfluh at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. Lee entered the United States Army Reserve on June 2, 1957, and was honorable discharged on July 27, 1961.

Lee worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 42 years and also farmed. He enjoyed socializing with neighbors and friends, and traveling to Arizona in the winter. He especially enjoyed his time with this grandkids and great grandchildren.

Lee is survived by:
Son - Terry Blaser of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Sandra (Jeff) Krings of Cave Creek, AZ
Granddaughter - Lindsey (Nate) Schmidt of Fairbury, NE
Great Grandchildren - Easton, Kynlee, and Jaxon
Grandson - Jason (special friend - Cassidy Wolff) Krings of Phoenix, AZ

Lee was preceded in death by:
Parents - Carl and Helen Blaser
Wife - Sharon Blaser