Born March 29, 1932, Wataga, IL, he was a son of the late John and Ivy Boostrom Olson.
Mr. Olson was a United States Air Force veteran having served in the Korean War. He was retired from Knox County Highway Department. He was a faithful member of Bradenton Methodist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary W. Olson; siblings Richard Olson and Don Nodeen.
He is survived by his children, Russell Olson (Kathy) of Weston, WI; Roxanne Thiede (Tim) of Boise ID; Rhonda DeCrane of Galesburg, IL; brothers, Kenny Olson (Carolyn) of Wataga, IL; grandchildren, Jeremy, Christopher, Holly, Amy and Aaron, and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31st at 3pm at Manasota Funeral Home, 1221 53rd Ave E. Bradenton, FL 34203.
Memorial contributions can be made to charity of your choice.
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