James O. Langland Obituary (1943 - 2010)

JAMES O. LANGLAND James O. Langland, age 66, of Menomonie, WI passed away after a courageous battle with progressive neurological diseases, on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. James Olaf Langland was born Sept. 3, 1943 in Menomonie, WI to Norman and Alice (Barnes) Langland. He was raised in the Little Elk Creek area and baptized and confirmed at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church. Jim graduated from Menomonie High School in 1962. He served with the Wisconsin National Guard for six years. On August 12, 1967 he married Cindy Clemmens at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. He farmed in the Menomonie area for 13 years and worked as a mechanic for MDMA in Menomonie, retiring after 20 years. Jim and Cindy were members of the Pairs and Squares Square-dance Club and Jim was a member of the Dunn County Barber-shoppers. He was an active member of New Hope Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and singing in the choir. He was also a member of Menomonie Moose Lodge #1584. Jim enjoyed tinkering with old John Deere tractors, spending time with his grandchildren and going to ballgames. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and never missed a game. Jim will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by: His wife, Cindy of Menomonie Three daughters, Kimberly (Robert) Kernodle of Indianapolis, IN Kerri (Matthew) Mattson of Kensington, MN Katie (Bruce) Villeneuve of Menomonie His grandchildren, Jennifer and Jordyn Hanson, Hayley and Brendan Kernodle, Zachary, Austin and Taylor Mattson, and Alexis and Erika Villeneuve Brothers and sisters, Jerry Langland of Taylor, MI Ruth (Edsel) Powell of Drummond Island, MI Lois (Rob) Manigold of Old Mission, MI Dennis (Lynette) Langland of Monroe, MI Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Alice Langland, two brothers, Allen and Paul Langland, a sister Norma Stoeklen, nephew Bobby Crowe and his mother and father-in-law Stanley and Anna Clemmens. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville, with Pastor Steve Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Little Elk Creek Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie where there will be a Moose Service at 7:30 pm that is open to the public. There will also be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com