Julian Wold

Julian Wold, 84, of Fergus Falls died Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home, Fergus Falls

Julian Oliver Wold was born January 4, 1926, to J. Edwin and Josephine (Berg) Wold at the Century Wold farm north of Underwood where he was raised with five siblings. He attended School District 112 and graduated from Underwood High School in 1944. Julian was inducted into the service of his country eight days after high school graduation. After two years of military duty he arrived back home and was employed by Anderson-Sandberg Oil, Co., which he later purchased. He then added Quickie Transport to the business which had the most dedicated drivers.

In June 1950 Julian married Mary Elizabeth Aune.

With his life long interest in aviation, he took flying lessons at Fergus Falls Airport from Bob Dean and Joe Devorak. He flew for business and pleasure. Julian later purchased property near Rothsay where he and Doug Nelson raised grain, sheep and quarter horses. Julian began his real estate career with Century 21 Vista where he enjoyed the staff and the opportunity of selling property. Julian spent many enjoyable times entertaining friends and family, teaching kids to water ski, and mowing grass at Pickerel Lake. His hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and golfing.

His latest illness was a difficult way to end his life, but he accepted it with a steadfast faith in God.  Julian was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church , serving on the Board of Trustees and Board of Elders. He also served for 20 years on the board of Lutheran Brethren Nursing Homes and was a former member of the Fergus Falls Rotary Club.

Julian is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Bob (Carolyn) Wold, Salt Lake City, Utah; grandson, Coen Wold; step-grandson Burgan; sisters, Judy Olson, Lovland, CO, Muriel Gaines, Fergus Falls, Borgie (Vern) Stenoien, Woodstock, IL; brother, Pete (Kay) Wold, Underwood; special nieces and nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Josephine Wold; two infant children, Lisa Jo and Paul Russell; sister, Marilyn Cockroft; and brother-in-law, Orley Olson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hillcrest Lutheran Academy or Lutheran Brethren Seminary.