Lee Robertson (Photo courtesy of WKU Alumni Association)
By JAMES BROWN
Glasgow News 1
A former Barren County Schools superintendent, who was also a longtime employee of Western Kentucky University, has died.
June Lee Robertson turned 102 years old on June 16. According to information from the WKU Alumni Association, Robertson worked as a teacher and coach at Park City High School in 1950, then returned to the Barren County School District in 1957 as an assistant superintendent. From 1958 to 1960, he served as the district’s superintendent.
“The WKU Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement team is sad to share of the passing of J. Lee Robertson (’50, ’57) on July 3, 2024. Affectionately known as ‘Mr. Western,’ Robertson often referred to his 77 years on the Hill as a ‘love affair’ with his alma mater,” the alumni association stated in a press release. “In 1960, then-President Kelly Thompson brought Robertson back to the University as Director of Alumni Affairs and Placement Services. While Placement Services became a separate office in 1971, he remained Alumni Director until 1985.”
“Although he retired in 1985, his service to WKU continued, spanning seven decades. Among his many roles were Interim Director of WKU-Glasgow, Head Coach of the Men’s Golf Team and Special Assistant to the Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement,” the release stated.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. An obituary for Robertson was not yet available.
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