OLSON, Oliver C. 1896-1984

OLSON, SCHULZ, MCHENRY

Posted By: Karen L. Robertson (email)
Date: 10/19/2011 at 19:03:55

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Funeral services for Oliver C. Olson, 87, of St. Ansgar, who died June 6, 1984 at the Good Samaritan Center here, were held June 9 at First Lutheran church with the Rev. Thomas Hughes officiating.

Oliver C. Olson (better known as Ole Olson to his family and friends), was born August 28, 1896 in St. Ansgar. He was baptized in the First Lutheran church September 13, 1896 and confirmed May 12, 1912.

As a young man he helped his brother, Palmer C. Olson establish a wholesale vegetable business here and spent many years assisting him in its management. He retired in the mid 1960's. Mr. Olson was a quiet and gentle man, devoting his free time to gardening, reading and the study of history. Never having married, he made his home with his brother and family, and spent many happy hours sharing his love of literature with the children. In later years he became an avid baseball fan and delighted in any opportunity to discuss his favorite teams.

Mr. Olson was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Palmer and Irvin. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Palmer (Viola) Olson; his niece, Audrey (Olson) Schulz, her husband, Galen of St. Ansgar and their children, Timothy, Stephanie and Mark; a niece, Kathryn (Olson) McHenry, her husband, Lawrence and children, Scott, Rebekah, Spencer, Bennett and Holly.

Burial was in the St. Ansgar cemetery with Rev. Hughes in charge of committal services.

St. Ansgar Enterprise
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Funeral services for Oliver C. Olson, 87, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, were held on Saturday, June 9, 1984 at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Rev. T. Hughes officiated, with burial in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. He died on Wednesday, June 6, 1984 at the Good Samaritan home in St. Ansgar.

Oliver Olson was born on August 23, 1896, in St. Ansgar, where he was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church.

As young man he helped his brother, Palmer C. Olson, establish a wholesale vegetable business and spent many years assisting him. He retired in the mid 60's; his last years spent in the Good Samaritan Center.

Mr. Olson was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Palmer and Irvin.

Surviving are his sister-in-law, Mrs. Viola Olson, nieces, Audrey Schulz and Kathryn McHenry and their families.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

[Mitchell County Press -- 13 JUN 1984]
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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

OLIVER OLSON
B: 23 Aug 1896
D: Jun 1984
AGE: 87
LAST RES: Saint Ansgar, Mitchell, IA 50472
SSN: Iowa 482-34-8062

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Photo of Oliver, from First Lutheran Church Membership Directory, 1978.

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