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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Cecil Raymond Zarling
Cecil Raymond
Zarling
Nov 19, 1916 — Jul 28, 2015
Cecil Raymond Zarling's Obituary
Cecil Raymond Zarling, 98, of Fertile, MN, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at his residence.
He was born to Otto and Augusta (Schulze) Zarling in Solway, MN, on November 19, 1916. Cecil attended school in rural Solway. Following his schooling, he began working as a farm laborer. This brought him to Fosston and, later, to the Beltrami area.
On November 22, 1949, Cecil was united in marriage to Eleanor Viola Nelson in Ada, MN. Cecil began trucking cattle to St. Paul, MN, while they lived in Moorhead, MN. Cecil also worked as a carpenter for large construction companies, building apartment buildings for several years. He was very good at fixing problems that developed in the construction process. In the 1970's, Cecil and Eleanor moved to Fertile to care for Eleanor's mother. Cecil continued to work with area carpenters. Over the years they developed a relationship with the owners of Swanie's Resort and Campground on Middle Cormorant Lake, near Lake Park, MN. Cecil enjoyed tending to the lawn and other repairs around the resort. Eleanor died on March 30, 1994, and Cecil remained in the family home.
Cecil was a quiet, honest, hard working gentleman who cared for all he met. Fishing and woodworking, especially making wooden furniture for his grandchildren, kept Cecil busy. He enjoyed spending time at the local café's, having a meal, drinking coffee and visiting with those he met. Cecil also appreciated and loved his family.
Cecil is survived by his son, Michael "Mic" (Diane) Zarling, Moorhead, MN; daughter, Cheryl "Cheri" (the late James) Vraa, West Fargo, ND; five grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, son in law James Vraa, two grandchildren; Jeffrey Vraa and Anthony Zarling; and one great granddaughter, Hannah Chandler.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Visitation will be one hour be the services in the church.
Burial will be at the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home
Fertile, MN
www.eriksonvikfh.com
He was born to Otto and Augusta (Schulze) Zarling in Solway, MN, on November 19, 1916. Cecil attended school in rural Solway. Following his schooling, he began working as a farm laborer. This brought him to Fosston and, later, to the Beltrami area.
On November 22, 1949, Cecil was united in marriage to Eleanor Viola Nelson in Ada, MN. Cecil began trucking cattle to St. Paul, MN, while they lived in Moorhead, MN. Cecil also worked as a carpenter for large construction companies, building apartment buildings for several years. He was very good at fixing problems that developed in the construction process. In the 1970's, Cecil and Eleanor moved to Fertile to care for Eleanor's mother. Cecil continued to work with area carpenters. Over the years they developed a relationship with the owners of Swanie's Resort and Campground on Middle Cormorant Lake, near Lake Park, MN. Cecil enjoyed tending to the lawn and other repairs around the resort. Eleanor died on March 30, 1994, and Cecil remained in the family home.
Cecil was a quiet, honest, hard working gentleman who cared for all he met. Fishing and woodworking, especially making wooden furniture for his grandchildren, kept Cecil busy. He enjoyed spending time at the local café's, having a meal, drinking coffee and visiting with those he met. Cecil also appreciated and loved his family.
Cecil is survived by his son, Michael "Mic" (Diane) Zarling, Moorhead, MN; daughter, Cheryl "Cheri" (the late James) Vraa, West Fargo, ND; five grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, son in law James Vraa, two grandchildren; Jeffrey Vraa and Anthony Zarling; and one great granddaughter, Hannah Chandler.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Visitation will be one hour be the services in the church.
Burial will be at the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home
Fertile, MN
www.eriksonvikfh.com
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