Kevin Jay Lee-Gartner

Kevin Jay Lee-Gartner, aged 30, of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on October 12, 2025.
Born on February 20, 1995, Kevin was known for his kind and helpful nature, his ability to see the best in everyone, and his wonderful sense of humor which led to making lifelong friends wherever he went.

Kevin graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, MN. Throughout his life, Kevin was a beacon of friendship and support, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
He is survived by his husband, Daryl; his father, Randy; mother, Heather; brother, Justin; Grandparents Gene Wray, Ron and Nelda Lee, Mother-in Law Sharon Gartner, aunts, uncles, cousins, family, countless friends, and his beloved dogs, Harvey, Huckleberry, and Finn. He was greeted in Heaven by his Grandmother, Mona Wray and Father-in-Law, Jerry Gartner.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by the service at 2:00 pm.
A Celebration of Life will also take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the 328 Grill in St. Paul Park, MN.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to adoptahuskyminnesota.org, an organization close to Kevin's heart, or to a charity of your choice.

In memory of Kevin, choose kindness, smile, find that silver lining in all of the clouds, hug your loved ones, and do your best to befriend a raccoon or squirrel.

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