RANDOLPH — Funeral service for Lee Daniel Drobny, 5-year-old son of Hudsen and Charlie Drobny, Randolph, were Feb. 16, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Randolph. Officiating the service was Rev. James Peterson.

Interment followed at the Rose Hill Cemetery, rural McLean. Visitation was Feb. 15 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel.

Lee died Feb. 9, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. Stonacek Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Lee was born Jan. 14, 2021, in Norfolk, to Hudsen and Charlie (Winkelbauer) Drobny. He brought a light into the world that we never could’ve imagined or kept up with. Lee was always learning something new and would never forget a fact he learned. He loved jamming to music in the car, in which we spent a lot of time in the last few years. Wild Kratts, Scooby-Doo and Bubble Guppies were his favorite shows and he loved doing puzzles, search-and-find books and listening to chapter books at bedtime. His favorite activities included going on walks around town to see the local trees and plants, going to the library, sharing jokes with everyone, and playing with his brothers. He completely adored his little brothers and was continuously introducing them to everyone he knew. We were able to go on his Make-a-Wish trip in December and Lee got to meet an orca whale, see the ocean, and visit Disney World.

Lee couldn’t wait to move to Randolph and was able to live there for three weeks. He also had big plans to visit the desert and learn all about desert wildlife. He was able to write his whole name and was learning addition and subtraction quickly. He was constantly begging to be able to go to school and loved when he was healthy enough to do library programs at the local library. Lee was the biggest cuddle bug and loved everyone so much. He loved having people gathered around and being part of the party wherever he went. Lee never let the obstacles thrown at him wear away at his spirit. He was extremely proud of his scar on his abdomen and he was always down for a good movie night with popcorn in the hospital while getting chemo. His doctors, nurses, and physical therapist became his best friends, and he was always excited to talk to them about anything and play. Even when he was paralyzed this last month he never gave up a chance to ride in his wheelchair.

Survivors include his parents, Hudsen and Charlie Drobny, Randolph; siblings, Kase, Kelly, and Bryn; grandparents, Chad and Brandy Winkelbauer, Randolph; and Paul and Christine Drobny, Creighton; and aunts, uncles, and his most beloved cousins.

Lee was preceded in death by his great-grandma, Raeleen Junck; and great-grandpa, Larry Sukup.