Roland (70) was born November 4, 1952 to Harold & Marian Cleveland of Two Harbors, MN. Roland was raised in Two Harbors & moved to North Branch area in 1970 with the family and cattle. He moved back to Two Harbors during Covid & stayed.
Roland was a dairy farmer of 40+ years with registered Holsteins and also showed cattle with 4-H, East Central Holsteins, MN State Fair, and was very active in many areas such as American Dairy Association (President a few years), Farmers Union, etc. The Cleveland Dairy existed for over 100 years, passing from grandfather to father, to son Roland.
Roland also became very active with Soil & Water (State President for a few years) and continued on the board until his passing.
Roland was also very active in sports for 20+ years, including Broomball player andcoach of 4 State Championships in 1980’s, MN State High School League Official 20+ years & referee for girls volleyball and Gopher volleyball enthusiast. Roland also very much enjoyed agate picking, fishing, and music.
Roland is preceded in death by his parents Harold & Marian; brothers, David & Daniel Cleveland; and two nieces, Annette (daughter of Glenna) and Kristen (daughter of David).
Roland is survived by brothers, Lester (DeDe) Cleveland, Kelly (Penny) Cleveland, Joe Cleveland; sister Glenna Cleveland-Streator; sister-in-law, Nancy Cleveland; Nephews, James Pierce, Dan (Megan) Cleveland, Jesse Cleveland, Don Cleveland, Rick (JoJo) Cleveland, Kohl Cleveland & Tyler Cleveland; Nieces, Theresa & Stephanie Evangelista; Grand-nephews, Aaron, Weston, Ryan & Kace; and a grand-niece, Story.
Service will be held at 11am on Friday June 30, 2023 at Access Church, 4359 392nd St., North Branch, MN 55056. Visitation an hour prior to service.
Please send cards to Lester Cleveland, PO Box 205, Harris, MN 55032.
