Joseph Lee (Shepersky)

Memorial services for Joseph Clark Lee (Shepersky) of Litchfield, Minnesota, will be held on Saturday, December 19 at 1:00 pm at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield, with Pastor Jeff Garland officiating.

While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to accommodate gatherings of up to 250 people. The use of face masks by attendees is required, and we will continue taking the necessary steps to keep our facility clean. For those who prefer or require continued precautions, webcasting and/or livestreaming is available in most situations.

Joseph Clark Lee, son of Phillip Lee and Kay (Shearer) Shepersky, was born May 26, 1976 in Park Rapids, Minnesota.  He was baptized at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Park Rapids, Minnesota and confirmed at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Litchfield, MN.  Joseph grew up and attended school in Litchfield.  Following his graduation, he attended Ridge Water College where he studied auto mechanics, welding and electronics.  Joseph worked several jobs in his life, mostly working for small engine repair.  He spent two years in Grand Marais, and later returned to Litchfield, where he continued to live until the time of his death.

Joseph was a member of Cornerstone Church in Litchfield where he was involved in the Men’s Christian Group and served as an usher.  He was an active in NA for many years where he provided support to many others throughout the years. Joseph enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, remote control cars and camping.

Joseph passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.  He was 44 years old.

He is survived by two children: Ty Morrison of Belgrade and Trinity Lee of Big Lake; his parents: Kay and Pete Shepersky of Starbuck; siblings: Nichole (Jeff) Glines of Villard, Scott (Maggie) Shepersky of Litchfield, Kevin (Mariah) Shepersky of Eden Valley and Travis (Lisa) Shepersky of Starbuck; many nieces and nephews and special friend: Katie and her son Michael.  He was preceded in death by his father: Phillip Lee; uncle: Bobby Lee; grandparents: Leonard and Darlene Shearer, Harold and Freida Lee and Ag and Rose Shepersky.

Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.