Wendy Mae Lee, 52, Passes Away

Lifelong Rollag resident and community volunteer died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Wendy Mae Lee, a 52-year-old resident of Rollag, Minnesota, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Lee grew up helping her parents on their dairy and grain farm, and was known for her love of woodworking and volunteering at local community events.

Why it matters

Lee's passing is a loss for the close-knit Rollag community, where she was deeply involved as a volunteer and community member. Her dedication to her family's farm and local organizations reflects the importance of small-town life and community involvement.

The details

Wendy Mae Lee was born on July 2, 1973, to Carl and Remell (Bendlen) Bratlien. She grew up in the Rollag area, helping her parents on their dairy and grain farm. Lee loved assisting her father in the shop and enjoyed any activities involving woodworking. She was also known for her involvement with the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion grounds and working in the kitchen at the Rollag Lutheran Church stand every Labor Day weekend.

  • Wendy Mae Lee passed away on February 12, 2026.
  • Lee was born on July 2, 1973.

The players

Wendy Mae Lee

A 52-year-old resident of Rollag, Minnesota who passed away on February 12, 2026. Lee grew up helping her parents on their dairy and grain farm and was known for her love of woodworking and volunteering in the local community.

Carl Bratlien

Wendy Mae Lee's father, with whom she grew up helping on the family's dairy and grain farm in Rollag, Minnesota.

Remell Bratlien

Wendy Mae Lee's mother, with whom she grew up helping on the family's dairy and grain farm in Rollag, Minnesota.

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The takeaway

Wendy Mae Lee's passing is a loss for the tight-knit Rollag community, where she dedicated her life to helping her family's farm and volunteering at local events. Her story highlights the importance of community involvement and small-town life.