Lee Allen Faaborg

The Phonograph-Herald | October 1, 2025

Lee Allen Faaborg, 63, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at CHI Health—Bergan Mercy in Omaha, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Reverend Vince Parsons celebrated the Mass.

Liana Wroblewski and Tatum Pitkin were the lectors.

Eucharistic ministers included Glen and Michelle Killion, Chris Townsend, and Terry and Sharon Klanecky.

Diane Simard was the eulogist.

Musicians included Linda Schmaderer, Dan Nielsen, Stacey Keller, Cindy Peters, Mary Gregoski, Tamy Reilly, Linda Kezeor, and Sharon Klanecky.

Selections included “In Every Age,” “One Bread, One Body,” “Shower the People” by James Taylor, “Amazing Grace,” “Song of Farewell,” and “Lead Me, Lord.”

Casketbearers included Dan Kennedy, Russell Williams, Randy Faaborg, Eric Williams, Kyle Peters, and Tommy Wroblewski.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the Home Federal Fast Pitch Softball Team and Kings of Leisure.

Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.

The family requests, instead of flowers and plants, that memorials be given to the family for later designation.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Lee was born on May 6, 1962, in St. Paul, to Carl and Donna (Anderson) Faaborg. He grew up in Cotesfield and attended elementary school there before going on to junior high and high school in Elba, graduating with the Class of 1980. Lee then attended Central Community College in Columbus for two years. While in school, Lee sang in the Chorale Show Choir group.

On April 29, 1989, Lee was united in marriage to Lisa Rose in St. Paul. To this union, two daughters were born, Kayla and Kelsey.

After college, Lee worked for a couple of years with RadioShack before beginning a long and dedicated career with Wendy’s. He worked his way up the ladder, eventually serving as general manager at locations in Hastings, Kearney, and Grand Island, before becoming president of the local franchise. Lee retired in 2019.

Sports were always an important part of Lee’s life. He coached his daughters on the Ron’s Music softball team. Lee also played and coached for many years on the Home Federal men’s fast pitch softball team. Beyond the field, he gave back to his community as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and also served on the board for the Leadership Tomorrow program, Grand Island chapter.

Lee also loved to golf and enjoyed spending time at the family cabin at Lake of the Woods near St. Paul. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends, hosting get-togethers, and cooking and smoking foods for his guests. Music was a major part of who Lee was; he loved to sing and shared his gift at numerous weddings and funerals over the years. He was also a passionate sports fan, cheering faithfully for the New York Jets and Chicago Cubs.

Lee is survived by his wife, Lisa of Grand Island; daughters and sons-in-law, Kayla and Kyle Peters of Kearney, and Kelsey and Kaleb Vik of Omaha; two grandchildren, Will and Mady Peters; siblings, Randy and Bobbi Faaborg of Ord, Marilyn and Russ Williams of Grand Island, and Diane and Rene Simard of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; parentsin- law, Jim and Judy Rose of St. Paul; Lisa’s siblings and spouses, Lynn Rose, Liana Wroblewski, Bob and Elvina Rose, Lori and Dan Kennedy, John and Lisa Rose, Kevin and Paula Rose, and Ryan and Laura Rose; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Milton Moravec; and brother-in-law and best friend, John Wroblewski.

Condolences and memories may be shared with Lee’s family at www. petersfuneralhome.net.