Thomas-Lee-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Bentley Funeral Home - Durant

Thomas Lee

Jan 19, 1951 - Jan 11, 2026

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I’m very sorry to learn of Tom’s illness and passing. What a kind, gentle soul! The choirs in Heaven are singing a little better now. Peace to all of Tom’s family and friends.

So sorry to hear of my cousin Tom’s passing. Have fun memories of going to there house in Wahpeton in our much younger years. Praying for God’s strength, comfort, & peace to all.

Tom was good man. Growing up in Wahpeton was awesome and knowing him was a true honor. We will always remember our time together. God bless him and his family. Steven and Linda Hintgen

I had Mr. Lee for 4 years of choir at Durant High School. He was always a gentle soul and yet could command the classroom and certainly had our respect. He will certainly be missed.

Mr. Lee was a great teacher!!!He welcomed me to Durant High School when i came there starting with the 2nd semester of 10th grade until I graduated as a senior from Durant High School. He was such a kind man and his concerts were always very good!!! I saw him sweating at a concert once because he was so nervous about making the show a good one. He even signed my year book. My thoughts will be with his family and friends in the challenging days ahead as you grieve the death of a wonderful man.

Mr. Lee was such a kind and patient man. I enjoyed his teaching style and even individual lessons, mostly spent teaching me how to breathe correctly. I was never a great singer but with his encouragement I participated in musicals, swing choir, even contests. My fondest memory is that he agreed to play the piano for my Eagle Scout ceremony in 1983. My sincerest condolences to your family in this time of loss. My prayers are for your peace and that you are surrounded by the love of your...

Sheryl Kamrath Curran Tom was our music student teacher in Canby, MN. In the early 1970s . Tom , Jay Patterson, and Russ Oglesby were instrumental in the growth of our personal relationship with Jesus and being filled with the spirit . These 3 men came for 2-3 years to teach us biblical truths well after their student teacher´s assignments. These 3 men had a profound impact on our spiritual growth as Canby high schoolers. Marcia I remember you coming also to Canby a few times. Blessings on...

I taught. In Durant many years with Tom. He was such a kind person. Always had a smile on his face and a kind sympathetic way about him. My children were in chorus under his direction
I think nearly every student in high school was in chorus and his concerts were perfection
Heaven has gained an angel for sure. My deepest sympathy to the family.

I was a student of his in Durant in the early 80’s and remember what a kind man he was. Music has always been an important part of my life and I thank Mr. Lee for being a part of that. Prayers to his family.

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     Thomas John Lee, age 74, of Muscatine, IA, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Church of the Living Water, Muscatine. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00...

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