Karen Ann (Zeis) Lee (1944 - 2011)

Born 15 Dec 1944 in Langdon, Cavalier, North Dakota, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Lavern Jonathan Lee — married 25 Sep 1965 in Crookston, Polk, Minnesota, United States

Died 21 Jun 2011 at age 66 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

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Biography

Karen was born in 1944. She was the daughter of Benedict Zeis and Eileen Hell. She passed away in 2011.

Karen Zeis was born on December 15, 1944 to parents Benedict and Eileen (Hell) Zeis. Raised on a farm in Wales, North Dakota, Karen enjoyed spending many hours hunting and fishing with family and friends. In 1963, Karen graduated from Wales High School, attended Aakers Business School after high school, and soon thereafter met and married Lavern Lee on September 25, 1965 in Crookston, Minnesota. From 1965 to 1985 they traveled around the world where Lavern honorably served in the Army and Karen devoted her life as a military wife. From 1984 to 1998, Karen managed the Army and Air Force Exchange Service until she retired in Omaha Nebraska.

Karen was a devoted mother to four throughout the years. Her never ending love, sacrifice and commitment as a mom and friend will be missed deeply by all.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71606846/karen-ann-lee: accessed 07 September 2023), memorial page for Karen Ann Zeis Lee (14 Dec 1944–21 Jun 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 71606846, citing Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Maureen (contributor 47127124).