Vateu Lee, 62, of Denver, PA, passed away unexpectedly at work on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Last week he celebrated 25 years as a production operator at Pepperidge Farm.

Born in Xiangkhouang Providence in Laos, he was the son of the late Txawj Toog Lee and Paj (Moua) Lee. Vateu graduated from Reading High School and shared 39 years of marriage with his wife Doua (Yang) Lee.

He was a faithful member of Hmong Alliance Church in Leola.

Vateu loved sports and played competitively in soccer, volleyball, and softball. He cherished spending time with his family, especially vacationing with them and enjoying several cruises to the Caribbean. Vateu was also a connoisseur of Asian cuisine.

In addition to his loving wife Doua, Vateu's family includes his daughter Kathy Lee, wife of Ae Xiong of Milwaukee, WI, daughter Tiffany Xiong, wife of Chad Chandee Xiong of Denver, PA, son Justin Lee of Denver, PA, daughter Alexia Lee of Denver, PA; four grandchildren, Chandler Xiong, Trinity Xiong, Evangeline Xiong, and Taylynn Xiong; and his sister Thia Lee of Colorado, and brother Siakoa Lee, husband of Npib (Moua) Lee of Denver, PA. Other than his parents, Vateu was predeceased by his brother Zeb Lee, his sister Kab Lee, and his grandson Colton Xiong.

Events to celebrate Vateu's life will take place at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. On Friday, September 27th a viewing from 8 to 9 am , followed by a service from 9 to 11 am , and viewing from 5 to 6 pm , followed by a service from 6 to 9 pm . On Saturday, September 28th a viewing from 8 to 9 am , followed by a service from 9 to 11 am. Interment will take place in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Denver, PA.