Lee F. Shough

Lee Frederick Shough died peacefully on December 18, 2023, in Santa Barbara, California, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was 81 years old. He was born in Adrian, Michigan, on September 22, 1942, the elder son of Oakley and Pauline Shough. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Adrian High School in 1960. He continued his education at Eastern Michigan University with a B.A. in Special Education and an M.A. from Wayne State University in Audiology. Lee began the first of several careers as a teacher of the hearing impaired at the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint, Michigan, before becoming a university instructor and clinical director of audiology at Eastern Michigan University. It was during this time that he met and married Janice Luepke and started a family. After they divorced, California beckoned, and Lee became a manager for Phonic Ear, Inc. helping develop products for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities. A change in careers led Lee to become a career agent and financial services representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Thrivent Financial and American United Life. Always interested in finding the best solutions for individuals, he became an independent financial/life coach for Coach America/Modius Financial. Throughout his life, Lee combined his deep devotion to God with his commitment to helping others. It is fitting that in his “retirement” he was dedicated to making Good Shepherd Lutheran Church run smoothly and was known for his attention to detail and determination to ensure that the grounds and buildings were a safe and welcoming space for all. Lee is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Judy (Judith Roberts Shough), brother Jess Shough, daughters Leanne (Thomas) Oberman and Rebecca Cobb and grandchildren Patrick, Miranda, Daniel and James Oberman and Jessie Cobb. He was predeceased by his infant son Timothy Shough and his daughter Stephanie Shough. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Donations can be made to Good Shepherd for the Hispanic Mission.

Lee F. Shough

September 22, 1942 - December 18, 2023