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Olaf Lawrence Bernard LEE

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Olaf LEE Obituary

Of St. Paul, passed peacefully to Heaven's shores on March 22nd, 2023, surrounded by loving family members in his home. Olaf was born on June 21st, 1941 in Dallas, WI. He was preceded in death by his faithful wife of 58 years, Marlene C. Testa Lee; his parents, Olaf Gustaf and Lillian; his sisters, Barabra Titus and Joan Thompson; his brother Bernard; and many other family members and good friends. He is survived by his one and only daughter Michelle Annette Lee Thompson (Brent); his beloved son Olaf Nathan Lee (Jennifer); grandchildren, Brock David Lee (Cadrian Mae) Thompson, Madeline Elizabeth Joy Thompson, Olaf Nicholas McTeer Lee, Elizabeth Jane (Fraol) Dechasa, Meredith Caroline Rose Thompson, Alexander Joseph Lee; Sister Esther (Hank) Olson; brothers, Kenneth (Gloria) Lee, Robert (Susan) Lee; sisters-in-law, Ida Quistad, Betty Lou John, Gena Schottmuller; best friend Richard (Susan) Thompson; and wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were handled by Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 26, 2023.

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David Armstrong

May 16, 2024

So very sorry to hear of Dr Lee's passing. A great gentleman I enjoyed working with.

Dolly Reid

March 29, 2023

Dear Michelle and Nathan. I am so sorry to read of dear Larry's passing, but rejoice that he is with our Lord and free of pain. I miss talking with him.
love Dolly and Malcolm

Trudy Richter

March 26, 2023

Our condolences to Olaf and the entire family.
Alan Kamrath and Trudy Richter

Elliot Rosenberg

March 26, 2023

On this foggy day I share fraternal pain knowing that Olaf has returned to the bosom of God. Yet joy that he is with Marlene in heaven.
I ask God in continuous prayer that his soul continues to live in the celestial kingdom fulfilling a vision and that our tears of solidarity shed today bear fruit in the hearts of all who welcomed his wisdom and simplicity of life.
Job spoke, saying: "Man is on earth fulfilling a service, his days are those of a day laborer; Like the slave, he sighs for the shadow, like the day laborer, awaits his salary. My inheritance is waste months, they assign me nights of fatigue; when I go to bed I think: When will I get up? The night lengthens and I get tired of walking around until dawn.
My days run faster than the shuttle, and are consumed without hope. Remember that my life is a breath, and that my eyes will not see happiness anymore."
Your Father has accomplished a mission. He has created his seed in voice! He has given him the protest of supporting his neighbor most in need. Your soul of empathy continues to the neighbor. That's your father. A just man and a sincere man in all his deeds. The greatest blessing is that his light continues to illuminate your path.

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