Christian J. Hernlem

Christian J. Hernlem age 86 of Zumbrota died suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2009 in Zumbrota. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Reverend Wayne Schoch officiating. Burial will be in Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:30 ? 2:00 PM at the church.
Christian John Hernlem was born on October 26, 1922 in Suring, WI to Christ and Olive (nee Schultz) Hernlem. At the age of two his family moved to the Zumbrota area. He attended country school and started farming with his parents. On June 19, 1948 he married Estella Dahling at her parent's farm in Featherstone Township. They farmed with his parents until 1956 when they purchased the farm. They retired in the early 1990's and moved into Zumbrota in 2005. Christian enjoyed fishing, playing cards, his grandchildren's activities, watching the MN Twins and telling stories. Christian was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, served on the township board from 1970 ? 2005 and was a former member of the Zumbrota Lions Club. Christian is survived by his wife, Estella; four daughters, Carol (Dennis) Scanlan of Rochester, Cathay (Grant) Hoven of Wanamingo, Corinne (Ronald) Nygaard and Corlis (Billy) Gifford, both of Zumbrota; special nieces, Debby (Mick) Klug of Zumbrota and Kim Hernlem of Rochester, twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Christian was preceded in death by his son, John; two brothers, Conrad and Paul and his parents. Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home ? Larson Chapel in Zumbrota.