Leif Bollesen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leif Bollesen of Tyler, Minnesota, who passed away on December 15, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leif Bollesen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jens Bollesen and Karen Bollesen (Tyler); and his siblings, Herdis Struss (Ray), Kai Bollesen, Ellen Juhl (Allan), Ester Westling (Bruce) and Agnete Fredrickson (Art).
He is survived by: his wife Joy Louise Draisey; his daughters, Denise Bollesen (Bob Berggren), Karla Bollesen, Marta Milliken (Robert) and Elise Cothern (Rob); his grandchildren, Nils Berggren (Katrina), Jens Berggren (Shelby), Bria Berggren, Annika Bollesen, Mikka Bollesen, Max Cothern, Tate Cothern, Brody Cothern and Griffin Cothern; and his great grandchildren, Leona, Cecilia, Rory, Brooks, Kora and Briar Berggren.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904). A celebration of life was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
He would love memorial contributions to Bethel Lutheran Church, The Arc Minnesota-SE Region, the Rochester Raiders Adaptive Athletics Programs or wherever your heart is driven to give.
