"To the Cherland family my deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Julian. He was a great friend to all and will surely be missed. My prayers are with you and let the memories of his life comfort you. Denise (Graham)Struck"
In loving memory of
E. J. "Julian" Cherland
January 1, 2009
Interment will be in Blakjer Cemetery, rural Seneca.
The Cherland family respectfully requests memorials to be given in lieu of flowers.
E. J. (Julian) Cherland was born February 22, 1914, in Humboldt County, Iowa, to John T. and Ellen (Jacobson) Cherland. Julian attended country school and graduated from Lone Rock High School. On March 30, 1941, Julian was united in marriage to Ella Mae Jacobson at the St. John's Lutheran Church parsonage, Cylinder. After their marriage the couple farmed the Cherland Family farm near Burt. Julian moved to the family farm when he was age one and continued to live there to the present. He attended Farmers Evening School in Algona for many years during the winter months to keep up with the latest in agriculture. Julian was a member of Blakjer Lutheran Church, rural Fenton, until it closed in 1987, then he became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Burt.
Julian was a very generous person, sharing with others and helping neighbors. Julian enjoyed cracking black walnuts for family and friends and donating them for area fund raisers. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and trapping gophers, along with sharing his Norwegian heritage with others. He made two trips back to Norway. Julian received the Key to the City of Lone Rock in 2008, and was honored as the King of Burt in 2002. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren.
Julian died on Thursday afternoon January 1, 2009, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona at the age of 94.
Survivors include his children, Ronald Cherland and wife, Marcia of Fairmont, Minnesota; Evelyn and husband Paul Baker of Rochester, MN; Judy and husband Steve Rieff of Onawa, IA; Janet and husband Ervin Wiltgen of Algona, IA; Marilyn Simpson of Algona, IA; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two great - great grandchildren. Also surviving is brother-in-law, Frank Long of Dakota City, Iowa and sister-in-law, Cora Jacobson of Emmetsburg, Iowa as well as special family friend Sharon Goche.
Julian was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ella Mae, brothers, Amey and Odey and sisters, Everene Cherland, Myrtle Krause, Ruby Carlson and Arlet Long, great grandson Francis Palmersheim, nephew Robert Long and niece Phyllis Rod.
Tributes
"Ronnie, Judy, Janet, Evelyn, Marilyn and all the family members; I am so sorry to hear of Julian passing. Julian was one of the nicest men that you could ever ask to run across. I know his ability to catch gophers will be missed by many! May God bless you in your time of sorrow."
"Ronnie, Judy, Janet,Evelyn and entire family. So sorry to hear of Julians passing. He was a very special person. I smile when I think of Bean walking and all the good memories with Julian. He touched so many peoples lives. Will be a huge void at Lone Rock. The memories are great, though. our sympathy, Claire and Joyce Reutzel"
"Just heard about Julian's passing. He was a great man - I have lots of memories of his trips to SD to visit cousins. You have our sympathy. Joel & Linda Boschee"
"Ronnie, Judy, Janet, Evelyn, Marilyn: Just heard the news of Julian's passing. He was one of the kindest men I have ever known. I have lots of fond memories of working for him. He will be greatly missed. I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this sorrowful time. Darcy (Reutzel) Tacheny "
"Judy and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You are in my thought and prayers. I am so glad you had the time with your dad and have a lot of good memories to carry you throught this sorrowful time. In His Love Bobbie Gifford."
"Ronnie, Judy, Janet, Evelyn, Marilyn and Families Our deepest sympathy to each of you. We have many pleasant memories of you Dad. He was indeed a very nice man and we are confident that he is receiving his rewards in peace. "
"Janet, Judy & all the Cherland family, we are thinking of you in this difficult time of losing a father. It is never easy. May the Lord help you through the coming days ahead."
"ronnie , judy, janet ,evelyn,and all the family , i just heard of your dads passing. i am so sorry . he was such a wonderful man i have many great memeories of working for him . the last several years we would stop by each others place when were were always mowing and just stop and visit for awhile. he is at peace with jesus now. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time mike kadow"
"Ronnie, Judy, Janet, Evelyn, Marily and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful person.I enjoyed working for him. His memory will live on. May God bless you and your family members as you go threw this trouble time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue "
"Janet, Judy, Ronnie, Marilyn & Evelyn, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I so much enjoyed working with him. His personality was so uplifting. He sure enjoyed life and his family. I will miss him greatly. All the memories I have are so wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this time. Julie"