Earl M. Lee, 92, of Moorhead, Minnesota, died peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at River Pointe of Moorhead.
Earl, the son of Orvin and Edna (Pederson) Lee, was born on the family farm in Nome, North Dakota, on August 23, 1927. The family moved to Moorhead, where Earl received his education. At the age of 17, he entered the US Navy, and faithfully served in the Pacific Theatre of war, where he conquered his fears and survived typhoons and seasickness.
After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Earl returned to Moorhead, where he attended and graduated from Concordia College. While at Concordia, he met his true love, Jean Knecht. They were married on Dec. 30, 1949, in Bismarck, North Dakota. They made their home in Moorhead.
Earl was a strong cheerleader for his hometown, where he was active in numerous organizations such as the "Y's Men" and his church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. He was a salesman his entire life, with real estate sales being his favorite, because he enjoyed helping families find the perfect home. Earl had a passion for playing racquetball. He spent many noon hours on the "challenge court" of the YMCA, enjoying the camaraderie and competition.
Earl was preceded in death by his dear wife, Jean, who died in 1999. He is survived by his six children, Karen (Gerry) Glancy, Lakewood, CO, Jennifer (Karl) Forsberg, Eagan, MN, Sarah (Russell) Asleson, Colorado Springs, CO, Gretchen (Edward) Van Vlaenderen, Moorhead, Douglas Lee, Fargo, ND, and Christopher Lee, Moorhead; 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
source: adapted from obituary at Korsmo Funeral Home
Earl, the son of Orvin and Edna (Pederson) Lee, was born on the family farm in Nome, North Dakota, on August 23, 1927. The family moved to Moorhead, where Earl received his education. At the age of 17, he entered the US Navy, and faithfully served in the Pacific Theatre of war, where he conquered his fears and survived typhoons and seasickness.
After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Earl returned to Moorhead, where he attended and graduated from Concordia College. While at Concordia, he met his true love, Jean Knecht. They were married on Dec. 30, 1949, in Bismarck, North Dakota. They made their home in Moorhead.
Earl was a strong cheerleader for his hometown, where he was active in numerous organizations such as the "Y's Men" and his church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. He was a salesman his entire life, with real estate sales being his favorite, because he enjoyed helping families find the perfect home. Earl had a passion for playing racquetball. He spent many noon hours on the "challenge court" of the YMCA, enjoying the camaraderie and competition.
Earl was preceded in death by his dear wife, Jean, who died in 1999. He is survived by his six children, Karen (Gerry) Glancy, Lakewood, CO, Jennifer (Karl) Forsberg, Eagan, MN, Sarah (Russell) Asleson, Colorado Springs, CO, Gretchen (Edward) Van Vlaenderen, Moorhead, Douglas Lee, Fargo, ND, and Christopher Lee, Moorhead; 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
source: adapted from obituary at Korsmo Funeral Home
Earl M. Lee, 92, of Moorhead, Minnesota, died peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at River Pointe of Moorhead.
Earl, the son of Orvin and Edna (Pederson) Lee, was born on the family farm in Nome, North Dakota, on August 23, 1927. The family moved to Moorhead, where Earl received his education. At the age of 17, he entered the US Navy, and faithfully served in the Pacific Theatre of war, where he conquered his fears and survived typhoons and seasickness.
After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Earl returned to Moorhead, where he attended and graduated from Concordia College. While at Concordia, he met his true love, Jean Knecht. They were married on Dec. 30, 1949, in Bismarck, North Dakota. They made their home in Moorhead.
Earl was a strong cheerleader for his hometown, where he was active in numerous organizations such as the "Y's Men" and his church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. He was a salesman his entire life, with real estate sales being his favorite, because he enjoyed helping families find the perfect home. Earl had a passion for playing racquetball. He spent many noon hours on the "challenge court" of the YMCA, enjoying the camaraderie and competition.
Earl was preceded in death by his dear wife, Jean, who died in 1999. He is survived by his six children, Karen (Gerry) Glancy, Lakewood, CO, Jennifer (Karl) Forsberg, Eagan, MN, Sarah (Russell) Asleson, Colorado Springs, CO, Gretchen (Edward) Van Vlaenderen, Moorhead, Douglas Lee, Fargo, ND, and Christopher Lee, Moorhead; 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
source: adapted from obituary at Korsmo Funeral Home
Earl, the son of Orvin and Edna (Pederson) Lee, was born on the family farm in Nome, North Dakota, on August 23, 1927. The family moved to Moorhead, where Earl received his education. At the age of 17, he entered the US Navy, and faithfully served in the Pacific Theatre of war, where he conquered his fears and survived typhoons and seasickness.
After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Earl returned to Moorhead, where he attended and graduated from Concordia College. While at Concordia, he met his true love, Jean Knecht. They were married on Dec. 30, 1949, in Bismarck, North Dakota. They made their home in Moorhead.
Earl was a strong cheerleader for his hometown, where he was active in numerous organizations such as the "Y's Men" and his church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. He was a salesman his entire life, with real estate sales being his favorite, because he enjoyed helping families find the perfect home. Earl had a passion for playing racquetball. He spent many noon hours on the "challenge court" of the YMCA, enjoying the camaraderie and competition.
Earl was preceded in death by his dear wife, Jean, who died in 1999. He is survived by his six children, Karen (Gerry) Glancy, Lakewood, CO, Jennifer (Karl) Forsberg, Eagan, MN, Sarah (Russell) Asleson, Colorado Springs, CO, Gretchen (Edward) Van Vlaenderen, Moorhead, Douglas Lee, Fargo, ND, and Christopher Lee, Moorhead; 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
source: adapted from obituary at Korsmo Funeral Home
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