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Roland Cleveland, (70) was born November 4, 1952 to Harold and Marian Cleveland of Two Harbors, MN.

Roland was raised in Two Harbors and moved to North Branch area in 1970 with the family and cattle. He moved back to Two Harbors during Covid and stayed. 

Roland was a dairy farmer 40+ years with registered Holsteins and also showed cattle with 4-H, East Central Holsteins, MN State Fair, and 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, grandfather to father to son Roland.

Roland also became very active with Soil & Water Conservation district (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 and coach of four State Championships in 1980’s, Minnesota State High School League Official 20-plus years and 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 and Marian; brothers, David and 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 and Tyler Cleveland; nieces, Theresa and Stephanie Evangelista; grand-nephews, Aaron, Weston, Ryan and Kace; and a grandniece, Story.

Service will be held at 11am 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.

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