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Lilleberg Family Foundation Gives Back

Organized exclusively for charitable events, as a 501(c)(3). 
Specifically benefiting families whose loved ones are suffering from cancer,
and offering scholarships to students pursuing a degree in Agriculture at a four year college or university.

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Nickolas Glenn Lilleberg

12/09/1974 - 12/10/2016

Nickolas Glenn Lilleberg, 42, of Atwater, died Saturday, December 10th, 2016 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Nick courageously battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma for over three years.  Nick was born on December 9, 1974, in Willmar to Stan and Barb (Miller) Lilleberg. He attended school at St. John’s Lutheran School in Atwater until the eighth grade before graduating from Atwater-Grove City High School in 1993. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1997, where he was a proud member of Alpha Gamma Rho on the St. Paul campus. On August 7, 1999, Nick married Kristi Lien in Northfield. They lived in Mankato, where Nick worked for BASF as a Chemical Rep. Nick truly loved the farm and could not wait to get back to the soil. In 2002, they moved back to Atwater and Nick started farming with his dad, joined by his brother, Erik, in 2007.  Lilleberg Farms received the 2014 Soil Conservation award and also the 2016 Farm Family of the Year award. Nick was active in the church council, a Cub Scout leader, a basketball coach, and a faithful dance supporter. He loved to ice fish with his brothers and boys, spend time at his cabin on Green Lake with his family, play with his children, laugh with friends, take several trips to BWCA with college buddies, and fix anything that needed fixing. His greatest accomplishment was the girl he married.


Nick is survived by his wife, Kristi of Atwater, children: Levi (14), Jillien (12) and Prestan (10); his parents; siblings: Kerri and Luis, Russell, Angie and Christian Vela of Corvallis, Oregon; Erik and Jeanna, Lucas, Nicole, Ethan, Hannah Lilleberg of Atwater; Matt and Tricia, Amelia, Lochlan Lilleberg of Spicer; inlaws: Mary and Mike Mills of New London, Doug and Karen Lien of Dennison, Jill and Chris, Ellie Wilson of Charleston, South Carolina.  He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Phyllis Miller of Willmar, several aunts and uncles, many cousins and so many others who loved him dearly.


He was preceded in death by both his paternal grandparents, Bernie and Lucille Lilleberg and maternal grandfather, Russell Miller.    

Thank you for your support!

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In memory of Nickolas Lilleberg, Lilleberg Family Foundation was created by Nick's wife and children. Our mission is helping families battling cancer, and providing college scholarships to those pursuing a four year degree in the field of Agriculture.

 

My late husband, Nickolas Glenn Lilleberg, was diagnosed with Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma on February 14, 2014. He courageously fought hard for his family, friends, and farm; losing his battle on December 10, 2016, one day after his 42nd birthday.

 

As part of Nick's treatment, he went through a Stem Cell Transplant in Rochester, in August, 2016. During this entire month we really wanted to have a place to stay that was more private and homey than the Transplant House, with more amenities than a hotel room. A friend led us to Med City Foundation, now called Red Drop Resources. We were blessed to stay in a fully furnished two bedroom home that Med City provided for us at a very minimal cost, for as long as we needed it. It was a home where  our family could visit. We were walking distance to paths on the river, which was a great escape from the day to day medical world of the clinic and hospital. Our annual golf tournament, established in 2018, continues to raise money, $146,000 so far, so we can give back to Red Drop Resources and

local families battling cancer.  An additional $190,000 has been raised and distributed by Lilleberg Family Foundation through other local events raising money for families battling cancer.

 

Nick  was an active member of the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho - Lambda Chapter from 1994-1998.  He had a strong love for farming at an early age, which led him to pursue a degree at the University of Minnesota and joined AGR; following the footsteps of several relatives.  Nick always listed his time at Alpha Gamma Rho among the favorite and most memorable times of his life.  AGR helped him continue to grow in his life’s journey to become the farmer he always wanted to be, by guiding him with high expectations for professionalism, morally responsible leadership, and a strong foundation in agriculture; not to mention the amazing friendships he made along the way and kept strong until his very last day on earth.  Since 2017, we continue to provide a $1,000-$2,000 scholarship each year, for an ACGC graduate pursuing a four year degree in the field of agriculture.  In addition, starting in 2022, we will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to an AGR-Lambda Chapter member who is pursuing a degree in Agriculture.  $15,000 in Agricultural Scholarships has been distributed so far.

 

Thank you for your part in supporting our mission at Lilleberg Family Foundation!

 

Sincerely, Kristi Lilleberg-Barber, founder

 

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Donors can deduct contributions made to Lilleberg Family Foundation under IRC Section 170.  The donor acknowledges that no goods or services were provided in consideration, in whole or in part, for this gift.

Thank you again for your generosity.

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Nick Lilleberg Memorial Golf Open

Register here: https://forms.gle/gYJ4z4ZPgf9WZ9oe6

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SAVE the DATE!  - - - THURSDAY, JUNE 5th, 2025

THURSDAY, JUNE 6th, 2024

Little Crow Country Club in Spicer

4 person - 18 Hole Scramble – $105 per golfer *cart included

Registration: 11:00 - 12:15 *Hamburger Basket on the patio, Music by Jonny Puder

Shotgun Start: 12:30 *All golfing abilities are welcome! ~No ride alongs~

Dinner: 6:30 at O’Neil’s & Jeff James: 7:30 - 11:30 *Open to the public

Event proceeds benefit many families battling cancer through Red Drop Resources.

Raffle & Mulligan proceeds will benefit a local family.

 

Multiple sponsorship opportunities available: Details & Registration in Registration link.

BRONZE Sponsor - $100 * SILVER Sponsor - $600

GOLD Sponsor - $1,000 * PLATINUM Sponsor - $2,000

AGRICULTURE Sponsor - $500 * RAFFLE FAMILY Sponsor - $100 

 

Website: lillebergfamilyfoundation.com

Facebook: Nick Lilleberg Open - Lilleberg Family Foundation 501c3 

Inquire at: lillebergfamilyfoundation@gmail.com or Kristi 320-220-2453

 

Please have registration in by May 23 and payment in by May 30 to:

Lilleberg Family Foundation online link, or PO Box 277, Atwater, MN  56209

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Sponsorship Opportunities

 

*All sponsorship levels are publicized, 

however any amount can be donated to the cause at any time.

 

BRONZE Sponsor - $100

Company/Family Name, In Memory of, In Honor of, etc., displayed at registration, 

on the golf course, at dinner, and on social media.

 

SILVER Sponsor - $600

*Includes BRONZE level

Golf Team of FOUR People (*Team of 5 for an additional $105)

One Drink Ticket per Golfer (beer, wine, or rail drinks on golf course)

 

GOLD Sponsor - $1,000

*Includes SILVER level

Golf Team of FOUR or FIVE People

*VIP (*Includes unlimited beer, wine, or rail drinks at O’Neil’s)

 

PLATINUM Sponsor - $2,000

*Includes BRONZE level 

Sponsor gives freely $2,000 for the cause.

 

AGRICULTURE Sponsor - $500

*Includes BRONZE level *$500 is publicized, but any amount can be donated to this cause.

Sponsor’s name is mentioned during the presentation of the scholarship to an active Alpha Gamma Rho member -

at the U of MN, Twin Cities, who is pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. 

 

RAFFLE FAMILY Sponsor - $100

*Includes BRONZE level

 

Sponsorship Payments:

Checks can be made out to: Lilleberg Family Foundation, PO Box 277, ATWATER, MN 56209

Credit/Debit/PayPal/Venmo can be used through our online link listed in the Registration link.

*use the notes section to specify where your funds go, fees apply

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Lilleberg Family Foundation is a qualified nonprofit under 501(c)(3) ID# 82-528323

website: lillebergfamilyfoundation.com  email:lillebergfamilyfoundation@gmail.com  

Facebook: Nick Lilleberg Open - Lilleberg Family Foundation 501c3

Founder, Kristi Lilleberg-Barber: 320-220-2453

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