OBITUARY-
Russel E. Lee, 85, 2105 6th Ave. SE, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at his home.
He was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Ada, Minn. to Russell M. and Mabel (Lindow) Lee. On Sept. 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Florence Catherine Schaefer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He was a farmer and his desires in life were simple and close to his home and family. He loved the farm life and when he wasn't working the land or milking, he spent time tinkering in his shop. He often invented gadgets and usually put them to good use. When his health began to deteriorate he spent his time playing cribbage with friends and reading. He reminisced frequently about the wonderful times fishing at Lake of the Woods and joining his many friends at Baudette for dancing, cards and socializing. He was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed.
He was survived by his wife Florence; a son and his friend Ron Lee and Karrie Butler, Lyle; step sons Eugene Etzig and friend Nelsa Parsi, Rochester, Roger and Melba Etzig, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a step daughter Lenore McCutcheon, Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
The casket bearers will be James Hanson, Margaret Srsen, Dean Schaefer, Michael Hanson, Mary Barth and Karen Davidson.
Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman officiating.
Interment: Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle with military rites by the Lyle American Legion.
Visitation: There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. and also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday.
Russel E. Lee, 85, 2105 6th Ave. SE, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at his home.
He was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Ada, Minn. to Russell M. and Mabel (Lindow) Lee. On Sept. 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Florence Catherine Schaefer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He was a farmer and his desires in life were simple and close to his home and family. He loved the farm life and when he wasn't working the land or milking, he spent time tinkering in his shop. He often invented gadgets and usually put them to good use. When his health began to deteriorate he spent his time playing cribbage with friends and reading. He reminisced frequently about the wonderful times fishing at Lake of the Woods and joining his many friends at Baudette for dancing, cards and socializing. He was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed.
He was survived by his wife Florence; a son and his friend Ron Lee and Karrie Butler, Lyle; step sons Eugene Etzig and friend Nelsa Parsi, Rochester, Roger and Melba Etzig, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a step daughter Lenore McCutcheon, Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
The casket bearers will be James Hanson, Margaret Srsen, Dean Schaefer, Michael Hanson, Mary Barth and Karen Davidson.
Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman officiating.
Interment: Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle with military rites by the Lyle American Legion.
Visitation: There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. and also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday.
OBITUARY-
Russel E. Lee, 85, 2105 6th Ave. SE, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at his home.
He was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Ada, Minn. to Russell M. and Mabel (Lindow) Lee. On Sept. 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Florence Catherine Schaefer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He was a farmer and his desires in life were simple and close to his home and family. He loved the farm life and when he wasn't working the land or milking, he spent time tinkering in his shop. He often invented gadgets and usually put them to good use. When his health began to deteriorate he spent his time playing cribbage with friends and reading. He reminisced frequently about the wonderful times fishing at Lake of the Woods and joining his many friends at Baudette for dancing, cards and socializing. He was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed.
He was survived by his wife Florence; a son and his friend Ron Lee and Karrie Butler, Lyle; step sons Eugene Etzig and friend Nelsa Parsi, Rochester, Roger and Melba Etzig, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a step daughter Lenore McCutcheon, Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
The casket bearers will be James Hanson, Margaret Srsen, Dean Schaefer, Michael Hanson, Mary Barth and Karen Davidson.
Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman officiating.
Interment: Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle with military rites by the Lyle American Legion.
Visitation: There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. and also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday.
Russel E. Lee, 85, 2105 6th Ave. SE, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at his home.
He was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Ada, Minn. to Russell M. and Mabel (Lindow) Lee. On Sept. 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Florence Catherine Schaefer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He was a farmer and his desires in life were simple and close to his home and family. He loved the farm life and when he wasn't working the land or milking, he spent time tinkering in his shop. He often invented gadgets and usually put them to good use. When his health began to deteriorate he spent his time playing cribbage with friends and reading. He reminisced frequently about the wonderful times fishing at Lake of the Woods and joining his many friends at Baudette for dancing, cards and socializing. He was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed.
He was survived by his wife Florence; a son and his friend Ron Lee and Karrie Butler, Lyle; step sons Eugene Etzig and friend Nelsa Parsi, Rochester, Roger and Melba Etzig, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a step daughter Lenore McCutcheon, Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
The casket bearers will be James Hanson, Margaret Srsen, Dean Schaefer, Michael Hanson, Mary Barth and Karen Davidson.
Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman officiating.
Interment: Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle with military rites by the Lyle American Legion.
Visitation: There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. and also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday.
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