Gerald "Pete" Victor Lee, 91, of Bowman, formally Burlington, passed away on January 21, 2021 in his home at peace.

Gerald "Pete" Victor Lee was born January 6, 1930 in Minot, ND to Theodore and Alma (Rom) Lee.  Pete grew up on a farm east of Van Hook with his four sisters and three brothers.  He moved to Minot in 1939 with his mother and siblings where he attended Washington and Lincoln Schools.  He graduated from Minot High School in 1949.  Following his graduation, he worked for Westland Oil driving semi.  In January 1951, Pete joined the Army National Guard.  He spent time in Alabama and Texas serving his country until his honorable discharge in December of 1952.

Pete married Bernadine (Bernie) Bachmeier on October 28, 1953.  From this union came 4 children, Peggy, Pamela, Nancy, and Joseph.  In January 1953, Pete began his career with the United States Postal Service.  He served as a mail carrier for 24 years and continued working with USPS doing vehicle maintenance until his well-deserved retirement in 1985.  Pete was never great at retirement so in his retirement he drove semi for 32 years.  During his life, Pete and Bernie owned serval businesses.  They owned Toni Tavern in Minot, Idle Hour Bar in Burlington, Burlington Trailer Court, and Burlington Laundry Mat.

Pete was always on the move and ready to shed a smile or conversation with many who were blessed to meet him.  Pete could be found where the fun was being had.  Pete lived his 91 years doing all the things he loved which was his hope for everyone. Pete was always ready for a hand of cards or a spin on the dance floor.  His rosy cheeks and sly smirk brighten even the darkest days.  After spending years delivering mail in rain, snow, sleet, or shine, he enjoyed spending winters in Arizona.  Pete was united in marriage to Linda Caron in February 2014 and resided the remainder of his life in Bowman, ND.

Pete is survived by his wife Linda Lee of Bowman, daughters Peggy (Larry) Hieb of Coleharbor, ND, Pam (Darrel) Keller of Lansford, ND and Nancy (Rod) Kennedy of Washburn; son Joseph (Mary) Lee of Lecanto, FL; grandchildren: Jason Hintz (Julie), Levi (Emily) Hieb, Scotty (Heather) Lee, Jessie (Scott) Boser, Codie (Austin) Miller, Jacob (Laura) Lee, and Jeremiah (Kelly) Lee; 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild: Samuel; 6 step children and their families,  and sister Jeanette of Coon Rapids, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Alma (Rom) Lee, first wife Bernie, brothers Harris Lee, Allen Lee and Myron Lee and sisters Myrtle Reardon, Fern "Dolly" Klein, and Phyllis Withum.

Public Visitation: Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Public Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Foxholm

Gerald Pete Lee Flower Pictures