1925
Stuart
2015
Stuart Olson
January 1, 1925 — August 22, 2015
Memorial Services for Stuart J. Olson, of Albert Lea, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 28,
at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend John Mitchem will officiate. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.
Friends may visit with family from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.
Stuart died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Thorne Crest Retirement Community in Albert Lea. He was 90.
He was born on January 1, 1925, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Edward R. and Martha O.(Bothum) Olson. Stuart received his diploma from Albert Lea High School and as a young man worked in the family business Albert Lea Ice and Fuel. He was drafted and proudly served our country in the US Navy from June 1943 until his honorable discharge in June 1946.
Stuart was employed by Wilson & Co., driving truck for many of his 30 years. He had driven school bus for a time, and then for more than 32 years had opportunity to drive motor coach for trips and tours- making the Branson, MO run more than 60 times.
He attained his real estate license and worked for area agents and received his certification and worked as a real estate appraiser as well. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the VFW, life member of the Elks Club, and a life member of the American Legion, where he had served as past Post Commander.
Stuart also served on the Albert Lea City Council, sang with the Careyaires, and was active in the Senior Center. Favorite pastimes included bowling and golf. He is survived by his wife LaVonne; children: Dennis J. (Lorene) Olson of Albert Lea, Clark A. (LuAnn)Olson of Albert Lea, Linda Mitchell of Faribault, MN, Jan S.(Pam) Olson of Champlin, MN; grandchildren: Cathy(Bryan)Purdie, Laurie(David)Shoff, Marie (Yande-Madji) Masse, Angela(Jerry) Winkelman, Nicole (Grant) Whitehorn, Matthew Olson, Shaun Olson, Randy (Mindy) Lee, Danielle (Jeremy) Proehl, Derek (Robin) Olson and Kayla Olson; 22 great grandchildren; brothers: Russell (Phiz) Olson and Loring(Ginny) Olson both of Albert Lea; sisters-in-law Delores Wogen and Esther (Kenney) Larsen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy. Stuart lived a rich and full 90 plus years- working hard, contributing to the community and lovingly setting an example for his family to live by. Blessed be his memory. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to: United Methodist Church ABC Fund, the Careyaires, American Legion Debt Reduction Fund, or the American Legion or VFW Honor Guards.
at the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend John Mitchem will officiate. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.
Friends may visit with family from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.
Stuart died on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Thorne Crest Retirement Community in Albert Lea. He was 90.
He was born on January 1, 1925, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Edward R. and Martha O.(Bothum) Olson. Stuart received his diploma from Albert Lea High School and as a young man worked in the family business Albert Lea Ice and Fuel. He was drafted and proudly served our country in the US Navy from June 1943 until his honorable discharge in June 1946.
Stuart was employed by Wilson & Co., driving truck for many of his 30 years. He had driven school bus for a time, and then for more than 32 years had opportunity to drive motor coach for trips and tours- making the Branson, MO run more than 60 times.
He attained his real estate license and worked for area agents and received his certification and worked as a real estate appraiser as well. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the VFW, life member of the Elks Club, and a life member of the American Legion, where he had served as past Post Commander.
Stuart also served on the Albert Lea City Council, sang with the Careyaires, and was active in the Senior Center. Favorite pastimes included bowling and golf. He is survived by his wife LaVonne; children: Dennis J. (Lorene) Olson of Albert Lea, Clark A. (LuAnn)Olson of Albert Lea, Linda Mitchell of Faribault, MN, Jan S.(Pam) Olson of Champlin, MN; grandchildren: Cathy(Bryan)Purdie, Laurie(David)Shoff, Marie (Yande-Madji) Masse, Angela(Jerry) Winkelman, Nicole (Grant) Whitehorn, Matthew Olson, Shaun Olson, Randy (Mindy) Lee, Danielle (Jeremy) Proehl, Derek (Robin) Olson and Kayla Olson; 22 great grandchildren; brothers: Russell (Phiz) Olson and Loring(Ginny) Olson both of Albert Lea; sisters-in-law Delores Wogen and Esther (Kenney) Larsen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy. Stuart lived a rich and full 90 plus years- working hard, contributing to the community and lovingly setting an example for his family to live by. Blessed be his memory. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to: United Methodist Church ABC Fund, the Careyaires, American Legion Debt Reduction Fund, or the American Legion or VFW Honor Guards.
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