Age 78, of South St Paul Died at home after a short illness. Lee grew up in Crystal, MN and spent most of his professional career at the MN Dept. of Human Services. He loved singing and golf, singing and family time, singing and his church. He knew every serious Karaoke joint in the Twin Cities. He also spent 3-4 winter months in Mesa, AZ where he continued to play golf and sing Karaoke. He was a kind and gentle person who was always concerned about others. He will be greatly missed. Lee was preceded in death by his parents June and Melvin Grose and his infant daughter Lisa. Survived by loving wife Sharon. Devoted father of John (Camille) Blauert, Leann (Steve) Jaspers, Andy (Bridget). Stepfather of Adam (Mary-Megan) Ehrmantraut & Zak Ehrmantraut. Proud grandfather of James & Elizabeth Rounds, Aeriel & Alexandra Jaspers, Garan & London & Anya Grose, James & Sophia & Sadie Ehrmantraut. Siblings Marlin (Sara), Gary (Kathy), Laura (John) Kovich, Linda Gusk, Lana (Gary) Lee and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Gathering will begin at 10:00 am and a Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Olivet United Methodist Church in Robbinsdale, 3620 – 43rd Avenue North. Mask and social distancing guidelines will be observed. A livestream of service will be available at
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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 6, 2021.