Albert G. Olson 1860-1936

OLSON, SANDSTROM, JOHNSON

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 5/16/2012 at 00:12:36

Lansing, Iowa - Funeral services for Albert G. Olson, who died Monday, will be held at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J.R. Lindblom of the Swedish Baptist church. A son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Olson, he was born in Center township July, 1860. He remained on the farm until he was 21 years old, coming then to Lansing where he worked in the lumber mills for some time. Later he was employed by McMichaels at Lansing and Caledonia, Minn. From the latter place he returned to Lansing and for more than 40 years was grain and produce buyer for Kerndt Brothers, retiring in May 1933.

He was married to Miss Josephine Sandstrom Oct. 20, 1904. He is survived by his wife; one son, Robert, now of Chicago; and an aged sister, Mrs. John Johnson of Hudson, Wis.

~La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press, July 1, 1936 (Lansing column)