R.I.P.: Michigan Broadcaster Carl Lee

Carl Lee

Radio/TV Pioneer Carl Lee died on Sunday, he was 96.

Lee worked in television and radio broadcasting for 60 years and served as president of Fetzer Broadcasting.

He graduated in 1939 from The Michigan Academy of Radio Science, began working for Fetzer Broadcasting, and eventually became the executive vice president of Fetzer Broadcasting and Fetzer Television Co.

He became president of the company in 1973, eventually buying it from Fetzer. Lee sold the company in the early 1990′s.

A public memorial service for Lee is planned for March 14th at the Lee Honors College in Kalamazoo, MI.