OLSON, Olaf J. 1911-1966

OLSON TORBLAA SHOGER

Posted By: Marilyn O'Connor (email)
Date: 9/28/2011 at 11:23:43

Funeral Tuesday For
Olaf J. Olson, 54

Funeral services for Olaf J. Olson, 54, of rural Osage, who died Sunday at his farm home were held Tuesday afternoon at Rock Creek Lutheran church near Osage. The Rev. Donald L. Berg, church pastor, officiated at the services. Arrangements were by C.R. Champion and Sons and burial was at Rock Creek cemtery.

Mr.Olson died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds at his home, according to Dr. G. E. Krepelka, Mitchell County medical examiner. He was thought to be despondent over ill health.

Olaf James Olson was born June 5, 1911, in Rock Township, Mitchell county, the son of Gustav and Bertine Torblaa Olson. He was baptized at Rock Creek Lutheran church, July 23, 1911, where he was confirmed May 23, 1925. He attended the schools in the area.

October 24, 1934, he was united in marriage to Alice Amundson. They farmed in the Rock Creek area.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; one brother, Glenn of Nora Springs; one sister, Gladys, Mrs. Fred Shoger of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Jean, and his parents.