Kathleen “ Kitty” Lee, 81 of Rushford, died Sept 12, 2016 at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., surrounded by family and friends. Kitty was born on January 19, 1935 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Clarence and Marie Nordby. She was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and Hastings Cosmetology School.
Kitty married Wayne Lee of Peterson on November 10, 1956 in Spring Valley, Minn. Kitty was a beautician for 35 years in the Peterson/Rushford area, then later worked for RushProducts/TRW Industries until her retirement. Kitty’s hobbies include rosemaling, crossword puzzles, and handing out her Irish wit and humor to people she thought deserved it.
Kitty is survived by three children: Scott (Debra) Lee, Brenda (Adam) Warrenburg, and Patrick Lee (Kay Johnson). She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Susan Schnebly, Nicole Schnebly, Matt Schnebly, Dillion Burt, Jared Burt, Heather Burt, Jennifer Warrenburg, Ruth Lee and Christine Lee; and many great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph (Wanda) Nordby of Rochester, Minn., and Jerome (Jane) Nordby of Ocala, Fla.; and also Patricia Friedrich of Red Wing, Minn. She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, and a great-grandchild.
There will be an old fashion Irish wake to celebrate Kitty’s life at the Peterson Legion Club on Sept 24 at 2 p.m. and everyone who knew her is welcome to attend. Anyone unable to attend can send cards addressed to the Lee Family at 208 North Money Creek St., Rushford, Minn. 55971.