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Brad Vetsch
February 27, 2024
Met Lee in 1st grade at Adventure Club , an before and after school place for kids who parents worked. Reconnected in 8th grade at Plymouth Jr High.
Brad Vetsch
December 7, 2023
I met Lee in Adventure Club in 1st or 2nd grade . Became really good friends in Jr high through our adult years. You will be missed my friend.
Garrett Bayrd
March 20, 2012
Lee was my patient for many years and had become a good friend. My nurse and I always looked forward to his clinic visits. He had a cheerful, gentle nature and Melissa called him a "teddy bear". He will be missed.
Wendy Radke
March 17, 2012
This news was devastating (to say the least). Obviously it was unexpected and I am in total shock. Lee was my best friend during my college years and is such a large part of who I am as a person. Lee knew how to make me laugh like no other. He taught me so much and opened my eyes to many, many good things in life. I am going to miss him sooo much. Thank you for EVERYTHING Lee---I hope you and your mother are having good laughs up in heaven! :)
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Michael Betz
March 12, 2012
Dear Ed, Syd, Marc, Erin and Family,
This is truely one of those very difficult times when, there is really nothing I can say to make things any better. I don't know of the specific circumstances but, I'm sure that Lee's passing was unexpected. My heart goes out to you all. I'm very sorry for your loss. I know Lee will be greatly missed. My wish is that your faith and your friends can support you in this very troubling time. You are all in my thoughts.
Warmest Regards,
Ron nd Sonia Ungerman
March 11, 2012
We have not stopped thinking of all of you and the loss you have endured...know that our thoughts are with you at this tough time. No question you have wonderful memories- just too soon to say goodbye!!
Stephanie Grell (Dufault)
March 10, 2012
Berris family - So sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to understand your pain. Lee was always so welcoming and friendly. I'm honored to have known him, if even just a little. Only wish he could have been with us longer to bring more sunshine to those whose paths he crossed.
Heather Potter
March 8, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Lee was a good man with a big heart who shared it with everyone he knew. Peace be with you during this difficult time.
Dave Polomny
March 7, 2012
Lee was a great man. He will be missed by many
Travis Daneke
March 6, 2012
Lee will be missed. He was a kind soul with a giant heart. An irreplaceable man. Rest easy, buddy.
Tim & LisaJo Green
March 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Berris family and all of his friends for your loss, he will forever be missed by all that knew him and touched their lives. RIP Lee.
March 6, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sandy and Jim Rutzick
Joe & Helen Sholler
March 6, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
jo and ken greene
March 5, 2012
Lee was gentle, kind, sweet, funny and would help anybody with anything. He was our son in law, Zachs, step brother, best friend and best man at his wedding. He was an attentive and playful uncle to Zach and Jamies children, Marley and Hunter. We would spend time with Lee when he traveled thru St. Louis on his way to deliver his goods. We always had fun. He was an origional--we will miss him!!! Jo and Ken
David Meier
March 5, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of Lee's passing. He was truly a great man and a great friend..He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Mark Abramovitz
March 5, 2012
Marc,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family, your father and step-mother and your sister Jennifer and her family. I only vaguely remember your brother, but he seems to have made an indelible impression on the lives of so many. I hope that your sadness will be tempered by the many happy memories that you have and by esteem in which Lee is held by all who knew him.
Todd Dufault
March 5, 2012
Lee,
Looking for some way to begin this, I closed my eyes and heard your laugh… Then I looked up to heaven through tears to see you looking down at me, and with a smile that only you had, heard your voice ask, “What's all the fuss about?”
Well Lee, it's because we are all going to miss you terribly. I'M going to miss you terribly. You and I quickly became very good friends and I always got excited when Erin would tell me you were spending time with us, or staying at our house. I told you every time you left that our door was always open to you and for you to hurry back.
My heart also aches for Erin and our children. I can't even begin to tell you how much you meant to her and how much she will miss you. As far as Cameron and Gray go, it really grabs at me that they lost the greatest Uncle a little boy could hope for! And that Charlotte never got a chance to know you.
I am glad, however, that I do have such great memories to fall back on when I think of you. Memories of your smile, your spirit and how you treated those close to you. You truly were an example of how to be kind and be in the moment. I hope that we all can take some guidance from you and live our lives a little more slowly and love a little more deeply.
God bless you Lee.
PS: (a couple paragraphs from the poem A million Times)
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
No one else will ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of us went with you.
The day God took you home.
Adam Godes
March 5, 2012
Berris Family, We're so sorry to hear of Lees passing. All our hearts and compassion goes out for your loss. As a child I remember some times I had with Lee one incident in particular at (Kenny's Market) oh our parents were mad as hornets and I've never forgotten and still laugh about it after all this time. I know there's a place in heaven for Lee and he'll be welcomed with open loving arms.
Ed, Syd, Marc and Berris family again we're truly sorry for your loss.
Lindsay Penick
March 5, 2012
Dear Erin and the entire Berris Family - I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man, who will truly be missed by all who knew him. Love and peace, my friend. Love, Lindsay, Alliyah and Mark
Bruce Dreier
March 5, 2012
Lee was a true gentleman, and I will forever miss his humor. May Lee's shining spirit provide comfort to his family at this time.
Betsy (Isaacson) Beaton
March 5, 2012
Jennifer and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer - I'd love to reconnect.
March 5, 2012
We are thinking of you all and sending our love and strength during this extremely difficult time. Lee will always be remembered and missed greatly.
-The Coyne's (Jessica/Joose, Amanda, Deni, and Dennis)
Mike and Sue Blehert
March 4, 2012
We are saddened to hear of Lee's passing and send our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Sue and I and our kids will always treasure the memories of all the fun times we had with our families growing up next door to each other. We send our love and condolences to you.
Kelsey Sampica
March 4, 2012
My heart goes to the Berris family. Lee was always someone I looked forward to seeing at Thanksgiving and watching him interact with all the kids. He always had good conversation and was very sweet in nature. He will be missed greatly!
Ken & Linda Groth
March 4, 2012
Our hearts are heavy with grief for your family members. My the beautiful memories of Lee sustain you at this sad, sad time. Ken & Linda Groth
Kendra (Sorensen) Olive
March 4, 2012
I met Lee in college in Mankato. I will always remember his smiling eyes and the laughter he brought to our group of friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
leroy kristi Sisco
March 4, 2012
i met lee on a stormy night on our way to fargo 8 yrs ago he was my roommate,my best man,and my best friend.someone i could trust with my family he was there for the good times and bad he truly will be missed he was one of a kind and im glad he became a part of my life.berris family lost a very special man thinking of you all
Carys and Eddie Wayne-Grossman
March 4, 2012
We remember meeting Lee when celebrating Jenn and Juan's wedding and he was such a lively, warm man who made us feel right at home. I had the chance to keep informed by Jenn over the years about her brother and I know he will be missed dreadfully by the whole family. Sending our love and prayers to the Berris family.
Ali Piha
March 4, 2012
My heart is breaking for your family. Thinking of you and sending prayers to you all.
Thomas Roberts
March 4, 2012
Sorry to hear your loss, lee was a great man and friend to me he will be missed by many. I drove truck with he i will never forget the times that we did share. my prayers and thoughts go out to the berris family
Tom Roberts Edgeley nd
March 4, 2012
Lee was such a sweet man. I always looked forward to seeing him, as he had a special way of talking to you when he entered a room. He made people feel "special".I know he will be missed by his family so much. My love to all his family and those lives he touched.
Lynn Lanier Duluth
March 4, 2012
Our hearts break for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.With our greatest sympathy. " The Aldes Family "
Stephanie Lanier
March 4, 2012
My heart breaks for your loss. I will always remember Lee as a kind and gentle man. My thoughts, prayer, and love with all of you.
Jeff, Julie, Kaitlyn and Kristen Ho
March 4, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of your entire family.
Maurice, Shannon, Maddie, Max, Mike, & Miley Shell
March 4, 2012
Lee will be greatly missed by our family. We knew Lee from Mankato and then ironcially we moved to Fargo around the time that he started working here. Lee drove us to the hospital for the birth of our 3rd child. Our four children always ask, "When are we going to see Uncle Lee again?" Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family for a great man who will truly be missed.
Melissa Paasch
March 4, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa "MJ" Paasch and family.
Craig Hoefs
March 4, 2012
Dear Family, You have experienced a great loss and a loving kind hearted man. Our deepest sympathy, prayers for peace and comfort be given unto you all.
March 4, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Lee. Our thoughts to the entire family during this most difficult time.
Tony, Elena, Dasha, & Sophia Spector
Erin Dufault
March 4, 2012
Losing you hurts more than I could have imagined. I find comfort in my belief that we'll be together again someday. Not only were you my loving brother but you were one of my closest friends. You were the person I would call when I wanted to talk. You were honestly the most self less and caring person I knew. Your number one priority was family and close friends. You've impacted so many lives in your short life and that says so much about your character. Cameron idolized you and would get so excited to learn that uncle Lee was sleeping over. I know that Grayson and baby Charlotte would have felt the same throughout the years. You were a good friend to Todd and the best brother I could have asked for. We'll carry you in our hearts every day. I love you Bro.
March 4, 2012
Lee will always be remembered by me as a sweet man, with a true love to laugh. He will be missed by the many who knew him.
With sincere sympathy to all his family.
Lynn Lanier -Duluth
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