Julius Strand

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Julius K. Strand, 92, of Plymouth, MN, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 22, at North Point Church in Coon Rapids, MN, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, February 24, at Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Julius's poetry, often written for loved ones, will be shared in honor of his life and legacy.

Julius Knute Strand was born October 20, 1932, to Resada Georgina and Carl Strand in Mitchell, South Dakota. The youngest of five children, he followed siblings Margaret, Leona, Edward, and Duane. Julius worked on the family farm and graduated from Mitchell High School.

With a clear call to ministry, Julius enrolled at Marion College in 1955, met Bobbie Jean Wood of Atlanta, Georgia and married in 1957. After graduating from Marion College and Asbury Theological Seminary, Julius devoted his life to serve others through pastoring Wesleyan congregations in South Dakota, Michigan, and Minnesota. He served in Avon and Brookings, SD; Kalamazoo Spring Valley and Friendship Wesleyan (church plant) in Michigan; Westside Community (church plant), Prairie Oak (church plant coach), and North Point in Minnesota. He left a lasting impact on the communities he served.

Julius started jogging at age 40 and ran more miles in his lifetime than the circumference of the earth. Often known as "J.K.", Julius introduced himself as “not just kidding.” He was a poet, runner, and loved to tend gardens and plant trees.

Julius is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bobbie J. Strand; their children, Stephen (Ruth), Keith, David, and Lisa; his grandchildren Eila, Lydia, Mary Strand, and Alen Gradascevic; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was the last of 39 cousins.

Gifts in memory of Julius may be made to RiverTree Chuch or World Hope International.

Julius's unwavering faith leaves a legacy of service, inspiration and love.

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