Virgil Junior Grosland

Virgil Junior Grosland was born on July 8, 1930 to Oscar and Inah Hanson Grosland. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1948. Virgil was drafted into service during the Korean War and served his country from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of the Berlin Brigade in East Germany during his time of service. After his discharge Virgil attended vocational school for carpentry. On March 13, 1952 he married Kathryn L. Mentel. Virgil had a farm in Northwood, IA where he raised livestock and grain until 1975. He was also employed by Streater's in Albert Lea; Hormel in Austin and Freemont, NE from 1969 to 1995. Virgil was a member of the VFW, Moose and Eagles Clubs. He loved to dance, work on remodeling projects or carpentry projects. He enjoyed telling jokes, helping someone in need and just visiting with people. Survivors include his children, Mary Grosland of Owatonna, MN, Teresa Daryl Frost of Delano, MN, Valerie Chris Madsen of Freemont, NE, and Todd Grosland of Albert Lea, MN; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, David Diane Grosland of Fort Dodge, IA; sisters, Mavis Dick Nelson of Albert Lea, Kerma Hammer of North Point, NC, and JoAnn Jim Villa of Lake Mills, IA; in-laws, Talora Grosland of Albert Lea, Marcy Schwartz, Ruth Grosland, and Elaine Mentel all of Austin, MN, Stella Mentel of Adams, MN, and many nieces and nephews. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Inah Grosland; wife, Kathryn; son, Mark Grosland; brothers, LaVon Grosland and Paul Grosland; in-laws, Harry Mentel, Clarence Mentel, and Melvin Schwartz; and niece, Marilyn Nelson Hillman.