Jeffrey "Jeff" Lemen

Jeffrey Scott Lemen, 60, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home under the care of Lakeland Hospice.

Jeff was born on January 25, 1956 in Fergus Falls, the son of Jim and Molly (Barlow) Lemen. He grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1974. After high school he attended University of MN Crookston. He played hockey in the Midwest Jr. Hockey league and won the US Jr. National Hockey Championship with the Austin Mavericks.

In 1976, Jeff began a life-long and proud career with Ottertail Power Company. He started as a laborer at the Big Stone Plant in South Dakota, later becoming a lineman, then as a service representative, and most recently as manager of customer care and operations.

He was fortunate to marry the love of his life, Becky Hanneman and they shared 23 years together. The love he had for Becky was evident to everyone.

Jeff coached and refereed youth hockey, enjoyed fishing, time spent with his family at the lake, traveling, motorcycling, pheasant hunting, grilling, playing racquetball and bean bags and he also enjoyed boating.

Jeff’s health began to decline in 2014 but that didn’t slow him down from doing what he loved to do. His prized possessions were his family and grandkids. In addition to a smile that lit up a room, Jeff will be remembered for his compassion and willingness to help others. Jeff made the most of every moment-and not a day was wasted.

Survivors include his wife, Becky of Fergus Falls; children, Matt Lemen, Amy (Josh) Rothstein, Dustin (Laura) Hanneman, Brooke (Chris) Anderson; and grandchildren, Jacob and Arya Rothstein, Carson Hanneman, Braxton and Sienna Anderson.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 2, 2016 at A Center for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls, located at 124 West Lincoln Avenue.

Visitation and Refreshments will begin at 4:30 PM on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Z103 Bar and Grill, located at 902 Frontier Drive in Fergus Falls.