In Memory of Jared "Monk" Lund

Jared “Monk” Lund, age 44, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on April 23, 2025, after a 5-year courageous battle with Cancer.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 28, 2025, in the Battle Creek Fire Station of Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Kevin J. Freese will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery of Danbury, Iowa. Dress Code request for the service is anything John Deere, Peterbilt, Harley Davidson, BC Fire Dept. or #LUNDSTRONG.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the Battle Creek Fire Station of Battle Creek, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Jared Allen “Monk” Lund was born on April 28,1980, to Larry and Susan (Fitzpatrick) Lund. He grew up in Battle Creek, Iowa, and graduated from BCIG High School with the class of 1998. Jared married his soulmate and love of his life Sarah Welte on February 16, 2020, surrounded by their family and friends. The couple were blessed with a blended family of 8 children and Jared took his role as a rent-a-dad very seriously.

Over the years Jared was passionate about driving truck, particularly Peterbilts. As Jared would say “There ain’t no feelin like Petermobilin!”, he also had a love for farming and John Deere tractors. Jared’s favorite John Deere tractor was the 4440.

 A member of the Battle Creek Fire Department, Jared served his community proudly for 10 years before retiring in 2018. During Jared’s time on the BC Fire Department, his favorite thing to do was light off fireworks on the 4^th of July from the middle bunker, “the BEST bunker!” He also became a part of an amazing Brotherhood.

Jared’s hobbies included fishing, “porch sitting”, asparagus hunting, playing BINGO at Oto Pub & Grub, SXS riding with friends and family, taking “toodles” on the backroads, playing Farkle, and hanging out in the “Garage”. He also enjoyed spending time at the farm, especially giving tractor rides to the kids and spending time with family, friends, and his grandson Creed.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Sarah Lund of Battle Creek, IA; children: Ethan Davis of Mapleton, IA, Kelsey (Justin) Rutar of Mapleton, IA, Logan (Taylor) Davis of Mapleton, IA, Kiley Davis of Vermillion, SD, Karlye (Lucien) Steinkuehler of Denison, IA, Kenzey Davis of Mapleton, IA, Leighton Davis of Mapleton, IA, Riley Lund of Battle Creek, IA; parents Larry and Susan Lund of Battle Creek, IA; parents-in-law Bob and Sherry Welte of Danbury, IA; brother Jesse Lund of Battle Creek, IA; sister-in-law Teresa (Kevin) Reitz of Spirit Lake, IA; brother-in-law Justin Welte of Danbury, IA; grandson Creed Rutar  and Baby Rutar #2 due in August; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Jared was preceded in death by grandma Laura Fitzpatrick; brother Larry Lund Jr; cousin Kara Pithan; and his little buddy Jordan Reed.