Born September 21, 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin, he came to this area in 28 years ago from South Bend, Nebraska. He was an over-the-road owner operator truck driver. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran, a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years: Linda; son: Gary E. Olson of Spring Hill, Florida; daughters and sons-in-laws: Teresa & Thomas Krug of Hudson, Florida, Melissa Dierks of Brooksville, Florida and Windie & Kevin Smith of Spring Hill, Florida; brothers and sister-in-law Jim & Dorothy Olson of Michigan and Larry Olson of Morris, Illinois; sisters: Dorothy Guill of Illinois, Cherry Ping of Nebraska, Jean Wilkens of Illinois and Donna Lovett of Illinois; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 2:30pm at Florida National Cemetery, with military honors.
ARRANGMENTS BY
MERRITT FUNERAL HOME
SPRING HILL, FLORIDA
(352)686-6649
“Family Owned and Operated”
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