Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Oct 31, 1980 – Jan 27, 2025
Lee Allen Friesen, a wild spirit known for his infectious laugh and contagious smile, left us on January 27th, 2025, after a courageous fight with Huntington’s Disease. Born on October 31, 1980, Lee lived a life full of laughter, joy and adrenaline.
Lee is celebrated in this life by two loving parents, Tim and Patty Friesen; two adoring younger sisters, Megan (and Kyle Henning) and Melissa (and Walker Carmon); four nephews, Oliver John (6), Rylen Lee (4), Weston Timothy (2) and Parker Gregory (1), who will know their uncle Lee through shared memories; grandparents; aunts and uncles; cousins; and many, many friends. He is welcomed into the next life by family and friends who have passed before him.
Lee approached life with a reckless abandon that most could never dare. In his 44 years of life, he lived a life that could fulfill 100 years’ worth of memories. His giddy excitement when a large whitetail buck walked into range; his unwavering loyalty and faith for his Detroit Lions; his mischievous smirk after explaining how he got into the octagon with an amateur MMA fighter; his uncanny ability to lighten even the darkest mood by making you laugh are all things about Lee that will be remembered, cherished and celebrated. Lee lived his life wild, and he taught those around him that life shouldn’t be serious. He made life fun.
While his passing leaves an unfillable void in this world, Lee never wanted to be mourned. He wanted his loved ones to share the crazy stories of his escapades with tears of joy in their eyes. In honor of Lee and his always positive attitude, his life will be celebrated on February 8th, 2025, from 3:00 - 5:00pm at JJ’s Bar (3000 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108).
Rest in joy, Leelo. Until we meet again.
Read MoreOur deepest sympathies to you and your family in your loss of Lee. Our daughter was a classmate with Lee in elementary school at Sioux Falls Lutheran School. Our love and prayers, Jackie and Lou Hammond
Lou and Jackie Hammond
February 11, 2025 | School
Very sorry to hear about Lee. He had a smile that was contagious! He will be missed.
Tim & Cara Schaeffer
January 30, 2025 | Olivet, SD | Family
Lee was a great man. As everyone knows, he was just a happy soul that made others around him better. I am proud to have known him and will be praying for his family during this difficult time.
Jonathan Shoffit
January 28, 2025 | Whispering Pines, NC | Friend
Tim, Patty, Megan and Melissa, I am praying for you and the entire family as you walk through your grief in Lee’s death. I know Lee fought through his sickness courageously to the end, and I’m grateful that Jesus is holding you close in your time of loss and grief.
Amy Hofer
January 28, 2025 | Friend
RIP Lee! One of my kiddos. Lee was my sons best friend and he became part of our family. He was my sons Best man 20 years ago.
Condolences to the family of Lee.
We'll meet again kiddo!
One of your moms, Deb Staples
Debra Staples
January 28, 2025 | Slayton, MN | Friend
Lee was a very loving friend and would always do anything for anyone. Even though our lives went seperate ways he always was and will be in my heart as a wonderful man, loving family, and friends. He was always there to listen and help whenever needed. We pray for your family. With love aways Cristina Timmermann
Cristina Timmermann
January 27, 2025 | Sibley | Friend
Going to miss seeing your smiling face! There was never a dull moment when you were around! And the holiday rules of “if you swear your doin dishes”. Well, we always guaranteed our spots and somehow you could even make that a little more fun!!
Guna miss you buddy!
Abby Dejong
January 27, 2025 | Belle Fourche, SD | Family